A Portrait Of Thomas William Parsons

By Thomas Bailey Aldrich

Book Overview

""A Portrait of Thomas William Parsons"" is a biographical work written by Thomas Bailey Aldrich. The book focuses on the life and career of Thomas William Parsons, an American poet and translator who lived in the 19th century. Aldrich provides a detailed account of Parsons' childhood, education, and literary achievements, including his translations of works by Italian poets Dante Alighieri and Petrarch. The book also explores Parsons' personal life, including his marriage and his struggles with alcoholism. Through Aldrich's skilled prose, readers gain a deeper understanding of Parsons' life and legacy as a poet and translator, as well as the cultural and literary milieu of his time. Overall, ""A Portrait of Thomas William Parsons"" is a fascinating and insightful look at one of America's lesser-known literary figures.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: 1162949228
• ISBN13: 9781162949222
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 48 Pages
• Weight: 0.22 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 7.5" x 9.3"