Aspects and Impressions by Edmund Gosse
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| Author | Gosse, Edmund, 1849-1928 |
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| Title | Aspects and Impressions |
| Note | Reading ease score: 52.9 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Contents | George Eliot -- Henry James -- Samuel Butler -- A note on Congreve -- The first draft of Swinburne's "Anactoria" -- The Hôtel de Rambouillet -- Malherbe and the classical reaction -- The foundation of the French academy -- Rousseau in England in the nineteenth century -- The centenary of Leconte de Lisle -- Two French critics: Emile Faguet; Remy de Gourmont -- The writings of M. Clemenceau -- A visit to the friends of Ibsen -- Fairyland and a Belgian Ariosto -- Some recollections of Lord Wolseley. |
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| Summary | "Aspects and Impressions" by Edmund Gosse is a collection of essays written in the early 20th century. This work primarily explores the lives and works of notable literary figures, including George Eliot and Henry James, while also delving into various aspects of literary criticism and cultural reflections of the time. At the start of the book, the author reflects on his impressions of the renowned novelist George Eliot, sharing a poignant encounter and observations about her life and literary impact. Gosse describes Eliot as a significant figure in English literature, recounting her powerful presence and the reverberations of her fame during her lifetime. The opening portion delves into her relationships with contemporaries, her unique writing style, and the contrasted views held about her work, setting a tone for a thoughtful critique and homage to influential writers of the past. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PN: Language and Literatures: Literature: General, Criticism, Collections |
| Subject | Literature, Modern -- History and criticism |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 35813 |
| Release Date | Apr 10, 2011 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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