A Gallery Of Literary Portraits (1845)

By George Gilfillan

Book Overview

A Gallery of Literary Portraits is a book written by George Gilfillan and published in 1845. The book is a collection of essays that profile some of the most prominent literary figures of the time, including Shakespeare, Milton, Wordsworth, and Byron. Each essay is a detailed analysis of the author's life, works, and literary contributions. Gilfillan's writing style is characterized by his enthusiasm for the subject matter, as well as his ability to capture the essence of each writer's unique style and voice. The book also includes illustrations of each writer, as well as a preface by Gilfillan that provides insight into his motivations for writing the book. Overall, A Gallery of Literary Portraits is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of literature and the lives of some of its most influential 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: 1164527134
• ISBN13: 9781164527138
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 474 Pages
• Weight: 1.38 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"