Isbn: 9781334323218 - john addington symonds, vol. 2 of 2: a biography compiled from his papers and correspondence (classic reprint) (4 risultati)

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PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This engaging biography draws from the author's papers and correspondence to paint an intimate portrait of the Victorian intellectual, John Addington Symonds. A multifaceted writer and critic, Symonds' work spanned literary criticism, biography, poetry, and history, and his unique perspective was deeply shaped by both his personal experiences and the tumultuous era in which he lived. The author follows Symonds throughout his life, from his early promise as a poet to his groundbreaking studies of the Italian Renaissance, placing his work within the context of the broader intellectual and cultural movements of his time. This insightful biography sheds light on the complexities of Symonds' life and work, exploring themes of humanism, sexuality, and the quest for meaning in a rapidly changing world. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. …