The Development Of Maurice Maeterlinck And Other Sketches Of Foreign Writers (1904)

By William Leonard Courtney

Book Overview

""The Development of Maurice Maeterlinck and Other Sketches of Foreign Writers"" is a book written by William Leonard Courtney and published in 1904. The book is a collection of essays that explore the literary works of several foreign writers, including the Belgian playwright and poet Maurice Maeterlinck. The book begins with an introduction by the author, which provides some background information on the writers discussed in the essays. The first essay focuses on Maeterlinck and his development as a writer, from his early works to his later, more philosophical works. The essay also discusses Maeterlinck's influence on the Symbolist movement in literature.The other essays in the book cover a variety of foreign writers, including the French writers Gustave Flaubert and Emile Zola, the Norwegian playwright Henrik Ibsen, and the Russian writer Leo Tolstoy. Each essay provides a brief biography of the writer and an analysis of their most important works.Overall, ""The Development of Maurice Maeterlinck and Other Sketches of Foreign Writers"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the literary works of these foreign writers. The book provides a detailed analysis of their works and their impact on literature, making it an essential read for students of literature and literary enthusiasts alike.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: 1120743338
• ISBN13: 9781120743336
• Release Date: November 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 194 Pages
• Weight: 0.59 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"