Pen Pictures Of Modern Authors (1882)

By William Shepard Walsh

Book Overview

Pen Pictures of Modern Authors is a book written by William Shepard and published in 1882. The book is a collection of essays on contemporary authors of the time, including Mark Twain, William Dean Howells, Harriet Beecher Stowe, and Bret Harte, among others. Each essay provides a detailed portrait of the author, their life, and their work, as well as critical analysis and commentary on their literary style and themes. Shepard's writing is engaging and insightful, making this book a valuable resource for anyone interested in the literary scene of the late 19th century. Overall, Pen Pictures of Modern Authors provides a fascinating glimpse into the lives and works of some of the most influential writers of the time.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: 116409968X
• ISBN13: 9781164099680
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing, LLC
• Length: 364 Pages
• Weight: 1.07 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"