Edmund Gosse byl anglický básník, autor a kritik, jehož dílo je dnes připomínáno především pro své klasické paměti "Otec a syn", které detailně popisují jeho obtížné dětství v nábožensky fanatické domácnosti. Jako kritik, esejista a korespondent byl ve své době významnou a vlivnou postavou, jehož texty stojí za přečtení i dnes. Jeho psaní se vyznačuje pronikavou introspekcí a detailním zkoumáním mezilidských vztahů. Gosse mistrně zachycuje složitost rodinných pout a vliv prostředí na formování osobnosti.
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A collection of essays on the poets of the Jacobean era. Edmund Gosse provides insights into the works of John Donne, Ben Jonson, Thomas Carew, and other notable poets of the time. This book is a must-read for students and scholars of English literature.
One of the greatest plays of the 19th century, Ibsen's Brand is a harrowing examination of the conflict between individualism and societal expectations. This definitive edition includes critical essays and historical context to deepen the reader's appreciation of this masterpiece.
Coningsby follows the life of a young man who becomes involved in politics through his relationship with his friend's father, a prominent politician. As he navigates the world of British politics, he learns about corruption and the need for reform. Written by Benjamin Disraeli, a prominent politician in his own right, this novel provides a unique look into the world of politics in the 19th century.
This book is a comprehensive collection of the poems, translations, and letters of Edward Fitzgerald, the renowned 19th-century English poet and translator. The editor provides a detailed introduction and commentary, as well as a complete bibliography of Fitzgerald's works. This edition is an essential resource for anyone interested in the history of English literature and the Romantic movement.
A must-read for fans of Elizabethan literature, this comprehensive collection of Thomas Lodge's works provides a valuable window into the cultural, social, and political climate of the late 16th and early 17th centuries. With insightful commentary by renowned literary scholar Edmund Gosse, this book is an essential addition to any library of classic literature.
This multi-volume set collects the complete works of the Norwegian playwright Henrik Ibsen, widely regarded as one of the most influential dramatists of the modern era. The set includes original language texts as well as English translations of Ibsen's plays and other writings, along with critical introductions and commentary by Edmund Gosse.
This collection brings together three of Henrik Ibsen's early plays, which offer a window into the playwright's early style and themes. With a critical introduction and notes by noted Ibsen scholars Edmund Gosse and William Archer, this volume is an essential addition to any theater lover's library.
Endymion is one of the most popular novels written by British statesman and author Benjamin Disraeli. This volume features the second part of the novel, as well as a collection of miscellanea that includes short stories, essays, and speeches. The works demonstrate Disraeli's mastery of language and storytelling, and offer distinctive insights into nineteenth-century British politics and society. A must-have for fans of classic literature and history.
This landmark collection brings together some of the most important works of one of the greatest playwrights of all time. Featuring classic plays like "A Doll's House," "Ghosts," and "Hedda Gabler," as well as lesser-known works like "The Lady from the Sea," this volume is an essential addition to the library of anyone interested in the history of theater and drama.