Pastels In Prose (1890)

By William Dean Howells and Stuart Merrill

Book Overview

Pastels In Prose is a collection of short stories and essays written by Stuart Merrill in 1890. The book is divided into two parts, the first part containing short stories and the second part containing essays. The short stories are written in a lyrical and poetic style, exploring themes of love, loss, and the beauty of nature. The characters in these stories are often deeply introspective, reflecting on their own emotions and experiences. Merrill's use of vivid and descriptive language creates a rich and immersive reading experience.The essays in the second part of the book cover a range of topics, from art and literature to philosophy and spirituality. Merrill's writing is thoughtful and insightful, offering a unique perspective on these subjects. The essays are written in a more straightforward style than the short stories, but still showcase Merrill's talent for crafting beautiful and meaningful prose.Overall, Pastels In Prose is a captivating and thought-provoking book that showcases Merrill's skill as a writer. It is a must-read for anyone who appreciates beautiful language and deep insights into the human experience.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: 1165682508
• ISBN13: 9781165682508
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 288 Pages
• Weight: 0.85 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"