Agnes Repplier: Lady Of Letters

By George Stewart Stokes

Book Overview

Agnes Repplier: Lady of Letters is a biography written by George Stewart Stokes that tells the story of the life and work of Agnes Repplier, an American essayist and literary critic who lived from 1855 to 1950. The book provides a comprehensive account of Repplier's life, from her early years in Philadelphia to her career as a writer and critic in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Stokes explores Repplier's literary output, including her essays, articles, and books, and examines her place in the literary landscape of her time. He also delves into Repplier's personal life, including her relationships with family, friends, and colleagues, and the challenges she faced as a woman pursuing a career in a male-dominated field. Throughout the book, Stokes highlights Repplier's wit, intelligence, and independent spirit, as well as her contributions to American literature and culture. He also provides a vivid portrait of the social and cultural milieu in which Repplier lived and worked, including the intellectual and literary circles of Philadelphia and New York. Overall, Agnes Repplier: Lady of Letters is a fascinating and engaging biography that sheds light on the life and work of a remarkable woman and writer, and provides insight into the literary and cultural history of America in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.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: 1163188107
• ISBN13: 9781163188101
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 296 Pages
• Weight: 0.88 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"