Dramatis Personæ by Arthur Symons

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Author Symons, Arthur, 1865-1945
Title Dramatis Personæ
Alternate Title Dramatis Personae
Note Reading ease score: 57.7 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Contents Conrad -- Maurice Maeterlinck -- Emily Brontë -- On English and French fiction -- On criticism -- The decadent movement in literature -- The Rossettis -- Confessions and comments -- Francis Thompson -- Coventry Patmore -- Sir William Watson -- Emil Verhaeren -- A neglected genius: Sir Richard Burton -- Edgar Saltus -- Recollections of Réjane -- The Russian ballets -- On Hamlet and Hamlets -- Leonardo da Vinci -- Impressionistic writing -- Paradoxes on poets.
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Summary "Dramatis Personæ" by Arthur Symons is a collection of critical essays written in the late 19th century. The work explores various authors and movements, offering deep insights into the literature of Symons' time, including analysis of figures like Joseph Conrad, Maurice Maeterlinck, and Emily Brontë. The essays reflect on themes of passion, tragedy, and the complexity of human nature as expressed through literary art. The opening of the collection introduces the critical examination of Joseph Conrad's literary genius. It highlights Conrad's unique narrative style, particularly his ability to depict the profound complexities of human emotion and existence. It delves into his characters, exploring their inner struggles and moral ambiguities, which are often portrayed against the turbulent backdrop of nature. Symons' analysis sets the tone for the collection, suggesting that literature serves as a means to delve into the depths of human experience and explore the darker aspects of reality. The discussions offer a nuanced perspective on not only Conrad's works but also the broader landscape of literature in which these writers operated, framing them within the context of emotion, memory, and existential inquiry. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PN: Language and Literatures: Literature: General, Criticism, Collections
Subject Literature, Modern -- History and criticism
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EBook-No. 62270
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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