The Literary Guillotine (1903)

By William Wallace Whitelock and Mark Twain

Book Overview

The Literary Guillotine is a book written by William Wallace Whitelock and published in 1903. This book is a collection of essays and critiques that Whitelock wrote on various literary works and authors of his time. The title of the book refers to Whitelock's sharp and often cutting commentary on the literary world.The book is divided into several sections, each focusing on a different aspect of literature. The first section deals with the art of writing and the qualities that make a good writer. Whitelock discusses the importance of originality, style, and substance in writing.The second section of the book focuses on specific literary works and authors. Whitelock provides critiques and analyses of works by famous authors such as Charles Dickens, William Shakespeare, and Edgar Allan Poe. He also discusses lesser-known works and authors that he feels deserve more recognition.The third section of the book is dedicated to poetry. Whitelock provides his opinions on the state of poetry at the time and discusses the works of various poets, including Robert Browning and Lord Byron.Overall, The Literary Guillotine is a thought-provoking and insightful book that provides a glimpse into the literary world of the early 1900s. Whitelock's writing is sharp and critical, but also highly engaging and entertaining. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in literature and the art of writing.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: 1164176048
• ISBN13: 9781164176046
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 280 Pages
• Weight: 0.83 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"