Figures of Several Centuries

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Symons, Arthur, 1865-1945

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Figures of Several Centuries" by Arthur Symons is a collection of literary essays written in the early 20th century. The work features in-depth analyses of notable figures from literature and philosophy, including St. Augustine, Charles Lamb, and Edgar Allan Poe, reflecting on their contributions and influences on the literary world. Symons combines criticism with biographical insights, offering readers a multifaceted understanding of these historical figures. The opening of the book begins with an exploration of St. Augustine's "Confessions," highlighting its unique position as the first autobiography directed to God. Symons elaborates on Augustine's self-analysis and spiritual journey, connecting his reflections with broader themes of sin, grace, and the divine. The essay sets the stage for future discussions about other prominent literary figures, establishing a framework for appreciating the complexity and enduring significance of their works and lives. As the reader navigates through the essays, they encounter not just critiques, but also rich narratives that evoke the personal struggles and triumphs of each author discussed. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Contents:

Saint Augustine

Charles Lamb

Villon

Casanova at Dux

John Donne

Emily Brontë

Edgar Allan Poe

Thomas Lovell Beddoes

Gustave Flaubert

George Meredith as a poet

Algernon Charles Swinburne

Dante Gabriel Rossetti

A note on the genius of Thomas Hardy

Léon Cladel

Henrik Ibsen

Joris-Karl Huysmans

Two symbolists [Mallarmé and Villiers de l'Isle-Adam]

Charles Baudelaire

Walter Pater

The Goncourts

Coventry Patmore

Sarojini Naidu

Welsh poetry.

Credits:

Produced by Ted Garvin, Martin Pettit and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net

Notes:

Reading ease score: 57.6 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

Release date is 2007-05-09