Length5h 27m
About this audiobook
In "Some Diversions of a Man of Letters," Edmund Gosse presents a captivating collection of essays that intertwine his reflections on literature, art, and the broader cultural landscape of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Written in a polished, articulate prose characteristic of the period, this work offers readers an intimate glimpse into Gosse's intellectual world, exploring themes of aestheticism, the role of the critic, and the nature of artistic inspiration. The literary style amalgamates personal anecdote with scholarly analysis, reflecting the author's own experiences amidst contemporaneous literary giants, thereby enriching the discourse on the craft of writing itself. Gosse, a notable critic, biographer, and poet, was deeply influenced by his upbringing in a literary family and his exposure to the emerging modernist movements. His associations with prominent figures such as Thomas Hardy and Algernon Charles Swinburne, along with his own polymathic interests, shaped his worldview. "Some Diversions of a Man of Letters" serves as a testament to his keen observations of literary trends and cultural transformations, making it an essential accompaniment to his biographical and critical works. This book is highly recommended for readers interested in literary criticism, as well as those seeking insights into the evolution of British literature during a critical time. Gosse's keen intellect and engaging narrative style not only illuminate the intricacies of literary life but also provoke thoughtful reflections on one's own journey through the written word.
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GenreLiterary Classics
Length5 hrs 27 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateAug 1, 2022
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Introduction
12THREE EXPERIMENTS IN PORTRAITURE
2CATHARINE TROTTER,: THE PRECURSOR OF THE BLUESTOCKINGS
13LADY DOROTHY NEVILL
3TWO PIONEERS OF ROMANTICISM:: JOSEPH AND THOMAS WARTON[4]
14AN OPEN LETTER
4THE CHARM OF STERNE[5]
15II
5THE CENTENARY OF EDGAR ALLAN POE
16LORD CROMER AS A MAN OF LETTERS: III
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6THE AUTHOR OF "PELHAM"
17THE LAST DAYS OF LORD REDESDALE
7THE CHALLENGE OF THE BRONTËS[7]
18THE LYRICAL POETRY OF THOMAS HARDY
8THE NOVELS OF BENJAMIN DISRAELI
19SOME SOLDIER POETS: THE DEAD FOX HUNTER
9I
20THE FUTURE OF ENGLISH POETRY[8]
10II
21THE AGONY OF THE VICTORIAN AGE
11III
22INDEX: FOOTNOTES:
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