Portraits and Sketches

Portraits and Sketches

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Condition: SECONDHAND

This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.

Author: Edmund Gosse
Binding: Hardback
Published: William Heinemann, 1912

Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: N/A
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: No dust jacket, cover has wear. Some pages have tanning and/or foxing.

This collection of literary essays and biographical studies presents a vivid panorama of notable figures from the 19th century. Gosse chronicles the lives and works of various authors, artists, and intellectuals, offering insightful critiques and personal reflections. The prose illustrates a keen understanding of character and a deep appreciation for literary heritage. Each sketch uncovers the nuances of its subject, providing readers with a rich tapestry of historical and cultural context. This volume serves as a testament to Gosse's erudition and his enduring contribution to literary criticism.

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Description

Author: Edmund Gosse
Binding: Hardback
Published: William Heinemann, 1912

Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: N/A
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: No dust jacket, cover has wear. Some pages have tanning and/or foxing.

This collection of literary essays and biographical studies presents a vivid panorama of notable figures from the 19th century. Gosse chronicles the lives and works of various authors, artists, and intellectuals, offering insightful critiques and personal reflections. The prose illustrates a keen understanding of character and a deep appreciation for literary heritage. Each sketch uncovers the nuances of its subject, providing readers with a rich tapestry of historical and cultural context. This volume serves as a testament to Gosse's erudition and his enduring contribution to literary criticism.