A Paladin Of Philanthropy: And Other Papers

By Austin Dobson

Book Overview

A Paladin of Philanthropy: And Other Papers is a collection of essays and articles written by Austin Dobson, a prominent English poet and essayist of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The book includes a variety of pieces on topics ranging from literature and art to social issues and philanthropy. In the titular essay, Dobson examines the role of the philanthropist in society and argues for the importance of charitable giving. Other essays explore the works of famous writers such as Samuel Johnson and William Makepeace Thackeray, as well as the history of the English language. Dobson's writing is characterized by his wit, erudition, and elegant prose style. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in the intellectual and cultural life of Victorian and Edwardian England.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1432690469
• ISBN13: 9781432690465
• Release Date: June 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 380 Pages
• Weight: 1.22 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"