The Letters Of Gessner And His Family (1804)
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ISBN10: 1104916029
ISBN13: 9781104916022
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Aug 10 2009
Pages: 256
Weight: 0.76
Height: 0.54 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
ISBN13: 9781104916022
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Aug 10 2009
Pages: 256
Weight: 0.76
Height: 0.54 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Letters of Gessner and His Family is a collection of personal correspondence written by Salomon Gessner, a prominent Swiss painter, poet, and writer, and his family members. The letters were originally published in 1804 and provide a fascinating glimpse into the daily lives, thoughts, and experiences of the Gessner family during the late 18th and early 19th centuries.The book includes letters written by Gessner himself, as well as letters from his wife, children, and other family members. The correspondence covers a wide range of topics, including family news, social events, artistic endeavors, and political and cultural events of the time.The letters are written in a variety of styles and tones, ranging from formal and serious to informal and playful. They offer a unique perspective on the personal and professional lives of the Gessner family, as well as their relationships with each other and with the wider world.Overall, The Letters of Gessner and His Family is a fascinating historical document that offers a rich and detailed portrait of life in Switzerland during the late 18th and early 19th centuries. It will be of interest to anyone interested in Swiss history, literature, or art, as well as to anyone who enjoys reading personal correspondence.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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