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Character Sketches of Romance, Fiction, and the Drama, Vol. 4 / A Revised American Edition of the Reader's Handbook
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- Gutenberg ID
- 58988
- Title
- Character Sketches of Romance, Fiction, and the Drama, Vol. 4 / A Revised American Edition of the Reader's Handbook
- Language
- en
- Book source
- Project Gutenberg
- Description max 80 words
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Character Sketches of Romance, Fiction, and the Drama, Vol. 4, is a collection of biographical sketches of literary figures, including poets, playwrights, and novelists. The book covers a wide range of topics, from ancient mythology to modern literature. The author, Ebenezer Cobham Brewer, provides a comprehensive overview of the lives and works of these literary figures, highlighting their contributions to literature and their impact on society.
- Summary up to 500 words
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Character Sketches of Romance, Fiction, and the Drama, Vol. 4, is a comprehensive collection of biographical sketches of literary figures. The book covers a wide range of topics, from ancient mythology to modern literature, and provides a detailed overview of the lives and works of these literary figures. The author, Ebenezer Cobham Brewer, highlights the contributions of these figures to literature and their impact on society. The book is a valuable resource for literary scholars and enthusiasts, providing a wealth of information on the history of literature and its development over time. The book includes sketches of various characters, including Thaumaturgus, a worker of miracles, and Thaumast, an English pundit who went to Paris to dispute with Pantagruel. Other characters include Thaumaturgus Physicus, a treatise on natural magic, and Theagines and Charicleia, a love story in Greek by Heliodorus, bishop of Trikka. The book also includes sketches of literary figures such as Spenser, a poet, and Spenser's Monument, in Westminster Abbey, was erected by Anne Clifford, countess of Dorset. The book covers a wide range of topics, including mythology, literature, and history, and provides a detailed overview of the lives and works of these literary figures. The book is a valuable resource for literary scholars and enthusiasts, providing a wealth of information on the history of literature and its development over time.
- LLM editorial rating
- 4.2/5
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- Ebenezer Cobham Brewer
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- Fiction
- Literature