| Author |
Birrell, Augustine, 1850-1933 |
| Title |
Men, Women, and Books
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 67.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Contents |
Dean Swift -- Lord Bolingbroke -- Sterne -- Dr. Johnson -- Richard Cumberland -- Alexander Knox and Thomas De Quincey -- Hannah More -- Marie Bashkirtseff -- Sir John Vanbrugh -- John Gay -- Roger North's autobiography -- Books old and new -- Book-binding -- Poets laureate -- Parliamentary candidates -- The bonâ-fide traveller -- 'Hours in a library' -- Americanisms and Briticisms -- Authors and critics.
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| Credits |
E-text prepared by Martin Pettit and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (https://www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive (https://archive.org)
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| Summary |
"Men, Women, and Books" by Augustine Birrell is a collection of literary essays written in the early 20th century. This engaging work presents reflections on various notable literary figures, tackling their works, personalities, and the impact they've had on literature and society. The essays delve into the complexities and nuances of the authors' lives, including their strengths, weaknesses, and peculiarities, while Birrell's sharp wit adds vibrancy to the discourse. The opening of the book introduces readers to the compelling life and works of Dr. Jonathan Swift. Birrell examines Swift’s complexities, describing him as both a brilliant literary figure and a deeply flawed individual. The narrative highlights Swift's notorious coarseness and the dark humor in his writings, contrasting his ability to evoke admiration and disdain in equal measure. Birrell also touches on the impactful relationships Swift had, particularly with women, such as Stella, and shares anecdotes that illustrate the dichotomy of Swift's character. The beginning sets the stage for a series of insightful critiques that blend literary analysis with engaging storytelling. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
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| Subject |
English literature -- History and criticism
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
64985 |
| Release Date |
Apr 3, 2021 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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