| Author |
Henley, William Ernest, 1849-1903 |
| Title |
Views and Reviews: Essays in appreciation: Literature
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 59.5 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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| Contents |
Dickens -- Thackeray -- Disraeli -- Dumas -- Meredith -- Byron -- Hugo -- Heine -- Arnold -- Homer and Theocritus -- Rabelais -- Shakespeare -- Sidney -- Tour neur -- Walton -- Herrick -- Locker -- Banville -- Dobson -- Berlioz -- George Eliot -- Borrow -- Balzac -- Labiche -- Champfleury -- Longfellow -- Tennyson -- Gordon Hake -- Landor -- Hood -- Lever -- Jefferies -- Gay -- Essays and essayists -- Boswell -- Congreve -- Arabian nights entertainments -- Richardson -- Tolstoï -- Fielding.
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| Credits |
Transcribed from the 1892 David Nutt edition by David Price
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| Summary |
"Views and Reviews: Essays in Appreciation: Literature" by William Ernest Henley is a collection of literary essays written in the late 19th century. This work assembles reflections and critiques on various authors, including Dickens, Thackeray, and Hugo, emphasizing their contributions to literature while also assessing their flaws. The essays examine the artistry, style, and thematic depth of these writers, providing a rich landscape of literary appreciation from Henley’s perspective. The opening of the book introduces the compilation's framework, revealing that it is a mosaic of Henley’s former journalism spanning over fourteen years. Henley acknowledges the diverse sources from which his essays are drawn, indicating a significant engagement with literary critiques and personal interpretations of renowned authors. Among the first subjects offered is a critical analysis of Charles Dickens, highlighting the contrasts between his comedic and dramatic talents while appreciating the emotional resonance his characters evoke. This opening sets the tone for a thoughtful exploration of literary excellence and its shortcomings, inviting readers to reflect on the lasting impacts of these literary figures. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PN: Language and Literatures: Literature: General, Criticism, Collections
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| LoC Class |
PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
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| Subject |
Literature -- History and criticism
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| Subject |
English literature -- History and criticism
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
22280 |
| Release Date |
Aug 8, 2007 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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