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Letters and Papers of John Addington Symonds
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Literary FiguresLetters & EssaysBritish History
ISBN13: 9781025798769
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 304
Weight: 0.94
Height: 0.64 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Letters and Papers of John Addington Symonds offers a profound and intimate glimpse into the life and mind of one of the nineteenth century's most distinguished cultural historians and literary critics. Known primarily for his monumental study of the Italian Renaissance, Symonds was also a prolific correspondent whose private writings reveal the intellectual and emotional currents of the late Victorian era. This collection brings together a significant selection of his personal letters and scholarly papers, charting his development as a thinker, his struggles with ill health, and his tireless pursuit of aesthetic and historical truth.
The work serves as a vital resource for understanding the literary landscape of his time, featuring exchanges and reflections on contemporary art, poetry, and philosophy. Through these documents, readers encounter Symonds' eloquent voice as he navigates the complexities of Victorian society and discusses his encounters with prominent figures of the age. Whether exploring his passion for Greek culture or his meticulous research into European history, this compilation illuminates the character of a man who bridged the gap between classical appreciation and modern inquiry. Letters and Papers of John Addington Symonds remains an essential volume for scholars of Victorian studies, literary biography, and the history of ideas.
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