| Author |
Brandes, Georg, 1842-1927 |
| Translator |
Anderson, Rasmus Björn, 1846-1936 |
| LoC No. |
04015396
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| Uniform Title |
Det moderne gjennembruds mænd. English
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| Title |
Eminent Authors of the Nineteenth Century: Literary Portraits
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| Alternate Title |
Eminent Authors of the 19th Century: Literary Portraits
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 51.7 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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| Contents |
Paul Heyse -- Hans Christian Andersen -- John Stuart Mill -- Ernest Renan -- Esaias Tegnér -- Gustave Flaubert -- Frederik Paludan-Müller -- Björnstjerne Björnson -- Henrik Ibsen.
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| Credits |
Produced by Marc D'Hooghe (Images generously made available by the Hathi Trust.)
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| Summary |
"Eminent Authors of the Nineteenth Century: Literary Portraits" by Georg Brandes is a collection of literary essays written in the late 19th century. The work focuses on influential authors from various nationalities, providing biographical and critical insights into their contributions to literature. The essays aim to capture the essence and individuality of each author, showcasing how they reflect the modern literary movement. The opening of the book begins with a note of personal gratitude from Rasmus B. Anderson, the American translator, highlighting the collaborative effort in bringing Brandes's work to an English-speaking audience. Brandes's preface discusses the importance of understanding an author's individual characteristics and contexts, explaining that his essays are designed to portray authors he has studied closely or interacted with personally. He outlines his intention to portray not just their works, but also their psychological and aesthetic dimensions, ultimately aiming to create a comprehensive picture of modern thought as experienced through these authors. The contents hint at in-depth discussions of significant literary figures, including Paul Heyse and Hans Christian Andersen, commencing with Brandes's reflections on their identities as modern writers. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PN: Language and Literatures: Literature: General, Criticism, Collections
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| Subject |
Literature, Modern -- 19th century -- History and criticism
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
49999 |
| Release Date |
Sep 17, 2015 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Apr 4, 2024 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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