Lives of Eminent Novelists and Dramatists
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ISBN10: 1163309885
ISBN13: 9781163309889
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 632
Weight: 1.84
Height: 1.27 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
ISBN13: 9781163309889
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 632
Weight: 1.84
Height: 1.27 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Lives of Eminent Novelists and Dramatists is a book written by the famous Scottish author Sir Walter Scott. The book is a collection of biographies of some of the most influential and celebrated writers in English literature. The lives of these writers are presented in a chronological order, starting from the early 16th century and moving on to the 19th century. The book covers the lives of writers such as William Shakespeare, John Dryden, Daniel Defoe, Samuel Richardson, Henry Fielding, and many others. Scott's writing style is engaging and informative, providing readers with a detailed account of each writer's life, their works, and their impact on literature. The book also includes critical analyses of the writers' works, providing readers with a deeper understanding of their literary achievements. Aside from the biographies, the book also includes an introduction by Scott, in which he discusses the importance of literature and the role of writers in society. This makes the book not only a valuable source of information on the lives of eminent writers but also a reflection of Scott's own views on literature and its significance.Overall, Lives of Eminent Novelists and Dramatists is a must-read for anyone interested in English literature, providing a fascinating insight into the lives and works of some of the greatest writers of all time.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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