Essays from the Chap-Book by Various
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| Author | Various |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 44050327 |
| Title |
Essays from the Chap-Book
Being a Miscellany of Curious and interesting Tales, Histories, &c; newly composed by Many Celebrated Writers and very delightful to read. |
| Alternate Title | Chap-book essays |
| Note | Reading ease score: 64.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Contents | Boyesen, H.H.: Ibsen's new play -- Burroughs, John: Bits of criticism -- De Koven, Mrs. Reginald: Verlaine: a feminine appreciation -- Earle, Alice M.: Degeneration. The pleasures of historiography. The bureau of literary revision -- Gates, L.E.: Mr. Meredith and his Aminta -- Gosse, Edmund: The popularity of poetry -- Guiney, Louise I.: Concerning me and the metropolis. "Trilby" -- Hapgood, Norman: Modern Laodicea. The intellectual parvenu -- Higginson, T.W.: The school of jingoes -- Jerrold, Laurence: The uses of perversity -- Mabie, H.W.: A comment on some recent books. One word more -- Moulton, Louise C.: The man who dares -- Simpson, Eve B.: R.L.S., some Edinburgh notes -- Stoddard, R.H.: Mr. Gilbert Parker's sonnets -- Thompson, Maurice: Is the new woman new? The return of the girl. The art of saying nothing well. |
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| Summary | "Essays from the Chap-Book" by Various is a collection of essays and critical pieces likely written in the late 19th century. This anthology features a range of topics, showcasing the thoughts and reflections of renowned authors on themes such as literature, art, and society, making it a valuable resource for those interested in literary criticism and cultural commentary. The opening of this collection introduces various essays that delve into different subjects. For instance, H. H. Boyesen's piece discusses Ibsen’s play "Little Eyolf," exploring themes of human suffering and personal development. Other essays tackle criticism of contemporary literature, an appreciation of the poet Verlaine, and reflections on the nature of literature itself, as seen in the writings of John Burroughs, Alice Morse Earle, and Louise Imogen Guiney. This diverse beginning sets the tone for a thoughtful exploration of literary and philosophical issues. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Literature, Modern -- History and criticism |
| Subject | American essays |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 52798 |
| Release Date | Aug 14, 2016 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 57 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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