Theodore Watts-Dunton: Poet, Novelist, Critic (1904)

By James Douglas

Book Overview

Theodore Watts-Dunton: Poet, Novelist, Critic is a biographical book written by James Douglas and published in 1904. The book provides a comprehensive account of the life and career of Theodore Watts-Dunton, a prominent figure in the literary world of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Theodore Watts-Dunton was a poet, novelist, and literary critic who was a member of the Pre-Raphaelite circle, a group of artists and writers who sought to revive the values of medieval art and culture. He was also a close friend and literary advisor to Algernon Charles Swinburne, one of the leading poets of the Victorian era.The book covers Watts-Dunton's early life and education, his literary career, and his relationships with other writers and artists. It also explores his ideas and beliefs about literature, art, and society, as well as his contributions to the Pre-Raphaelite movement and his role as a mentor to younger writers.Overall, Theodore Watts-Dunton: Poet, Novelist, Critic provides a fascinating insight into the life and work of one of the most important literary figures of his time, and is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of literature and the arts in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.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: 1165164973
• ISBN13: 9781165164974
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 546 Pages
• Weight: 1.59 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"