Literary Likings (1903)

By Richard Eugene Burton

Book Overview

Literary Likings is a book published in 1903 by Richard Burton, a British explorer, geographer, translator, writer, soldier, orientalist, cartographer, ethnologist, spy, linguist, poet, fencer, and diplomat. The book is a collection of essays that explore the author's personal preferences and opinions on various literary works and authors. The essays cover a wide range of topics, including poetry, drama, fiction, and non-fiction, and include discussions of works by Shakespeare, Dante, Goethe, Tolstoy, and other notable writers. Burton's writing style is engaging and insightful, offering readers a unique perspective on some of the most important works of literature in history. Overall, Literary Likings is a must-read for anyone interested in literature, and a fascinating glimpse into the mind of one of the most accomplished writers and thinkers of the 19th century.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: 1164196030
• ISBN13: 9781164196037
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 404 Pages
• Weight: 1.19 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"