Great Abstruse Authors: Who They Were and Are

By Frank Noah

Book Overview

Great Abstruse Authors: Who They Were and Are is a book written by Frank Noah that explores the lives and works of some of the most complex and enigmatic authors in literary history. The book delves into the backgrounds, influences, and motivations of writers such as James Joyce, Virginia Woolf, Marcel Proust, and Franz Kafka, among others. Noah provides a comprehensive analysis of each author's works, highlighting the themes, symbolism, and language used in their writing. He also examines the impact that these authors had on the literary world and how their works continue to influence modern literature today. In addition to the literary analysis, the book also includes biographical information about each author, providing insight into their personal lives and the events that shaped their writing. The book is written in an accessible style, making it suitable for both scholars and casual readers interested in learning more about these iconic authors. Overall, Great Abstruse Authors: Who They Were and Are is a fascinating exploration of some of the most complex and influential writers in literary history, offering readers a deeper understanding of their works and their enduring legacy.1927. This book shows how the book �������Acts and Monuments, or Book of Martyrs,������� by John Foxe, made possible most of the great works of genius which followed it, which themselves were written and composed by a very few people operating under various pseudonyms. Contents: William Shakespeare, Henry Wriothesley, Robert Devereux, William Herbert, Ben Jonson, Mary Stuart, Rudyard Kipling, Alfred Tennyson, Sir Hall Caine, Edgar Allen Poe, Samuel L. Clemens, Shakespeare's grave and monument; Shakespeare's wall monument.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: 1162581328
• ISBN13: 9781162581323
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 316 Pages
• Weight: 1.57 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 8.3" x 11.0"