| Author |
Repplier, Agnes, 1855-1950 |
| LoC No. |
13009331
|
| Title |
Essays in miniature
|
| Original Publication |
New York: Charles L. Webster & Co., 1892.
|
| Series Title |
Fiction, fact, and fancy series
|
| Note |
Reading ease score: 62.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
|
| Contents |
Our friends, the books -- Trials of a publisher -- The oppression of notes -- Conversation in novels -- A short defence of villains -- A by-way in fiction -- Comedy of the custom house -- Mr. Wilde's Intentions -- Humors of gastronomy -- Children in fiction -- Three famous old maids -- The charm of the familiar -- Old World pets -- Battle of the babies -- The novel of incident.
|
| Credits |
The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
|
| Summary |
"Essays in Miniature" by Agnes Repplier is a collection of essays written in the late 19th century. This work presents a series of reflections on literature, reading habits, and the diverse roles of characters in fiction, encapsulating Repplier's sharp wit and insightful observations about society and culture. The essays cover various topics, from the appreciation of classic literature to the dynamics of character portrayal in novels, addressing both timeless and contemporary issues with a humorous and thoughtful lens. The opening of the book sets the tone for Repplier's exploration of literature and reading. She begins with a discussion on the value of books and reflects on the loss of genuine enjoyment in reading, suggesting that modern readers have become overly concerned with social expectations and current trends. Repplier emphasizes the importance of reading for pleasure and intimacy, highlighting how the personal relationship with books can shape one’s life and character. Throughout this introduction, she weaves in anecdotes and critiques of literary practices, laying the groundwork for her deeper examinations in the essays that follow. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
|
| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
|
| Subject |
Literature -- History and criticism
|
| Subject |
American essays -- 19th century
|
| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
74477 |
| Release Date |
Sep 26, 2024 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
179 downloads in the last 30 days. |
|
Project Gutenberg eBooks are always free!
|
