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Dramatis Personae
Hardcover
Letters & EssaysLiterary Criticism
ISBN13: 9781025614724
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 374
Weight: 1.54
Height: 0.88 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Symons' prose is marked by the same aesthetic sensitivity and lyrical precision that defined his poetry, making these essays more than mere critiques; they are works of art in their own right. The collection delves into the works of various poets, painters, and philosophers, examining the mask or persona of the artist in relation to their creative output.
As a key document of late-Victorian and early-twentieth-century thought, Dramatis Personae remains a vital resource for understanding the transition into modernism. It is an essential read for those interested in the history of literary criticism, the evolution of aesthetics, and the profound influence of the Symbolist and Decadent movements on the English literary tradition.
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