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Imaginary Portraits
Paperback
General FictionHistorical Fiction
ISBN13: 9781022919747
Publisher: Anson Street Press
Published: Mar 28 2025
Pages: 70
Weight: 0.24
Height: 0.15 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Delve into 19th-century Europe through Walter Horatio Pater's Imaginary Portraits, a collection of compelling short stories that blur the lines between history and fiction. These literary portraits offer glimpses into the lives of figures, real and imagined, against the backdrop of a transformative era.
Pater masterfully crafts evocative narratives that explore themes of art, beauty, and the human condition. Each story is a carefully rendered snapshot, capturing the essence of a particular time and place. This collection showcases Pater's signature style, blending historical detail with imaginative storytelling. Imaginary Portraits provides a unique perspective on European history, inviting readers to contemplate the complexities of the past through a series of intimate and insightful character studies. Experience the enduring power of historical fiction in this meticulously prepared print republication of a classic work.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.
This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.
Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
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