Sketches Of Modern Literature And Eminent Literary Men - George Gilfillan - Bog

Sketches of Modern Literature and Eminent Literary Men: Being a Gallery of Literary Portraits is a book written by George Gilfillan and published in 1846. The book is a collection of essays that provide a comprehensive overview of modern literature and the literary figures who have contributed to its development. The essays in the book cover a wide range of topics, including poetry, fiction, drama, and criticism. Gilfillan examines the works of some of the most renowned writers of his time, such as William Wordsworth, Samuel Taylor Coleridge, Lord Byron, Percy Bysshe Shelley, John Keats, and many others. He also provides insightful commentary on the literary trends and movements that emerged during the Romantic era.In addition to analyzing the works of literary giants, Gilfillan also includes biographical sketches of some of the most prominent literary figures of his time. These sketches provide readers with a glimpse into the lives of these writers, their backgrounds, and the influences that shaped their work.Overall, Sketches of Modern Literature and Eminent Literary Men: Being a Gallery of Literary Portraits is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of modern literature and the literary figures who helped shape it. Gilfillan's essays are insightful and engaging, and his biographical sketches provide a fascinating look into the lives of some of the most important writers of the Romantic era.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.