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Title:
Character Sketches of Romance, Fiction and the Drama, Vol. 3
A Revised American Edition of the Reader's Handbook
Note: Reading ease score: 74.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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Summary: "Character Sketches of Romance, Fiction and the Drama, Vol. 3" by E. Cobham Brewer is a reference work written in the late 19th century. This volume presents a collection of character sketches drawn from classic literature, including notable works of romance, fiction, and drama. The sketches provide insights into complex characters such as Mark Tapley from Dickens' "Martin Chuzzlewit" and others, reflecting the narrative styles and themes present in their respective stories. The opening of this volume introduces various characters, offering brief descriptions and context about each. For instance, it highlights Mark Tapley’s optimistic disposition despite his misfortunes in America, along with a variety of figures from different literary traditions. Additionally, it encapsulates not just the character names, but also situates them within their stories, aiming to provide readers with an understanding of their significance in literary canon. The format sets the stage for a detailed examination of how each character contributes to their respective narratives and themes. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Brewer, Ebenezer Cobham, 1810-1897
Editor: Harland, Marion, 1830-1922
EBook No.: 20851
Published: Mar 20, 2007
Downloads: 399
Language: English
Subject: Literature -- Dictionaries
Subject: Allusions
Subject: Fiction -- Dictionaries
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Literature: General, Criticism, Collections
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title:
Character Sketches of Romance, Fiction and the Drama, Vol. 3
A Revised American Edition of the Reader's Handbook
Note: Reading ease score: 74.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits:
Produced by Juliet Sutherland, Julia Miller, and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http:
//www.pgdp.net
Summary: "Character Sketches of Romance, Fiction and the Drama, Vol. 3" by E. Cobham Brewer is a reference work written in the late 19th century. This volume presents a collection of character sketches drawn from classic literature, including notable works of romance, fiction, and drama. The sketches provide insights into complex characters such as Mark Tapley from Dickens' "Martin Chuzzlewit" and others, reflecting the narrative styles and themes present in their respective stories. The opening of this volume introduces various characters, offering brief descriptions and context about each. For instance, it highlights Mark Tapley’s optimistic disposition despite his misfortunes in America, along with a variety of figures from different literary traditions. Additionally, it encapsulates not just the character names, but also situates them within their stories, aiming to provide readers with an understanding of their significance in literary canon. The format sets the stage for a detailed examination of how each character contributes to their respective narratives and themes. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Brewer, Ebenezer Cobham, 1810-1897
Editor: Harland, Marion, 1830-1922
EBook No.: 20851
Published: Mar 20, 2007
Downloads: 399
Language: English
Subject: Literature -- Dictionaries
Subject: Allusions
Subject: Fiction -- Dictionaries
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Literature: General, Criticism, Collections
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.