Edité par Forgotten Books, 2020
ISBN 10 : 1330118316 ISBN 13 : 9781330118313
Vendeur : Forgotten Books, London, Royaume-Uni
Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book collects essays written by the author over the course of his friendship with Algernon Charles Swinburne. The acquaintanceship provided the author with an unprecedented closeness to Swinburne, granting him insights into the famous poet that had been withheld from the broader public. The author, who was young and enthusiastic when first introduced to Swinburne, was amazed by the experience. The author highlights Swinburne's idiosyncratic intellect, his at-times confrontational nature, his physical peculiarities, and his astounding literary productivity. Swinburne was a complex, almost paradoxical figure: a man with the mind of a genius, but with the body of a frail, almost childlike invalid. He was one of the defining shapers of an era in literature, bridging the gap between the Romantics and the later Victorians. Despite being a private individual, Swinburne was very much a public figure, actively participating in the intellectual and political movements of the day, and this book details the author's observations of Swinburne's participation. Engaging with Swinburne's life and work provides insight into the creative processes of a singular genius and offers a personal perspective on an extraordinary individual. Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works. The digital edition of all books may be viewed on our website before purchase. print-on-demand item.
Edité par Forgotten Books, 2019
ISBN 10 : 1330118316 ISBN 13 : 9781330118313
Vendeur : PBShop.store US, Wood Dale, IL, Etats-Unis
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.
Edité par Forgotten Books, 2019
ISBN 10 : 1330118316 ISBN 13 : 9781330118313
Vendeur : PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, Royaume-Uni
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.