Sketches Of Modern Literature And Eminent Literary Men: Being A Gallery Of Literary Portraits (1846)

By George Gilfillan

Book Overview

Sketches Of Modern Literature And Eminent Literary Men: Being A Gallery Of Literary Portraits is a book written by George Gilfillan and published in 1846. The book is a collection of literary portraits of some of the most eminent literary figures of the time, including William Wordsworth, Samuel Taylor Coleridge, Lord Byron, and Percy Bysshe Shelley. The book is divided into two parts, the first of which contains sketches of various literary genres, such as poetry, fiction, and drama. The second part of the book is dedicated to portraits of the literary men who were the driving force behind these genres. The book is written in a style that is both informative and entertaining, and it provides a unique insight into the literary world of the 19th century. The book is a must-read for anyone interested in literature and the history of the written word.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: 054870368X
• ISBN13: 9780548703687
• Release Date: November 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 500 Pages
• Weight: 1.60 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"