Books and authors by Robert Lynd

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Author Lynd, Robert, 1879-1949
LoC No. 23002673
Title Books and authors
Note Reading ease score: 67.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Contents Herrick -- Victor Hugo -- Molière -- Edmund Burke -- Keats -- Charles Lamb -- Byron once more -- Shelley -- Plutarch's anecdotes -- Hans Andersen -- John Clare -- Historians as entertainers -- A Wordsworth discovery -- The poetry of Poe -- Hawthorne -- Jonah in Lancashire -- The cult of dullness -- Mr. Max Beerbohm -- Mr. Arnold Bennett confesses -- Mr. Conrad at home -- Mr. Wells and the world -- Mr. Clutton-Brock -- Henley the vainglorious -- Lord Rosebery -- Mr. Vachel Lindsay -- Mr. Punch takes the wrong turning -- Mr. H.M. Tomlinson -- The alleged hopelessness of Tchehov -- Nietzsche: a note -- Mr. T.S. Eliot as critic -- Mr. Norman Douglas's dislikes -- M. André Gide makes a joke -- The critic.
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Summary "Books and Authors" by Robert Lynd is a collection of literary critiques written in the early 20th century. The work examines various authors, primarily focusing on their contributions to literature and their complexities as individuals. In this collection, Lynd provides insights into the lives and works of several literary figures, revealing the interplay between their personal experiences and their artistic expressions. The opening of this work introduces readers to Lynd's thoughts on the nature of literary criticism, emphasizing its value as an essential part of the literary environment. He reflects on the significance of writing about writers, acknowledging the mixed perceptions that critics often receive compared to the creators they analyze. The beginning also touches on the first discussed author, Robert Herrick, presenting him as a light-hearted, life-loving poet who found joy in fleeting things. Lynd effectively sets the tone for the rest of the collection, aiming to celebrate the nuances of these writers while providing a critical lens through which to appreciate their legacies. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PN: Language and Literatures: Literature: General, Criticism, Collections
Subject Literature -- History and criticism
Subject Authors
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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