Character Sketches of Romance, Fiction, and the Drama, Vol. 4 by Brewer

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Author Brewer, Ebenezer Cobham, 1810-1897
Editor Harland, Marion, 1830-1922
Title Character Sketches of Romance, Fiction, and the Drama, Vol. 4
A Revised American Edition of the Reader's Handbook
Note Reading ease score: 77.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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Summary "Character Sketches of Romance, Fiction, and the Drama, Vol. 4" by E. Cobham Brewer is a reference work written in the late 19th century. This volume appears to be a compilation of character descriptions from various literary works, focusing on their roles and significance within their respective narratives. The book likely serves as a resource for readers and scholars interested in understanding literary character archetypes and their contributions to the storytelling process. The opening of the volume presents a variety of character sketches, featuring figures from both iconic literature and lesser-known works. Characters such as Miss Carolina Wilhelmina Amelia Skeggs from "Vicar of Wakefield" and the smuggler Sam Skeleton from "Redgauntlet" are briefly described, highlighting their attributes and roles within their stories. This section establishes the book's focus on character analysis, offering readers a glimpse into how these figures contribute to themes of romance, conflict, and drama across different genres and periods. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PN: Language and Literatures: Literature: General, Criticism, Collections
Subject Literature -- Dictionaries
Subject Allusions
Subject Fiction -- Dictionaries
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EBook-No. 58988
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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