Books and Characters

Books and Characters

Lytton Strachey

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Anson Street Press
Año de edición:
2025
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Biografía: general
ISBN:
9781023125765
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Lytton Strachey’s 'Books and Characters: French and English' offers insightful biographical essays and literary criticism on significant figures in French and English literature. Strachey delves into the lives and works of notable French authors, providing a critical lens through which to examine their enduring impact. This collection presents a captivating blend of biography and literary analysis, exploring the relationship between the author’s life and their artistic creations.A valuable resource for students and enthusiasts of literary history, 'Books and Characters' provides thought-provoking perspectives on classic works and the individuals who shaped them. Explore the minds of celebrated French authors through Strachey’s astute observations and engaging prose. This volume, encompassing both biography and literary essays, provides a nuanced understanding of the rich tapestry of French literary tradition and its connections to English literary history. A timeless exploration of literary giants, meticulously prepared for print republication.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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