Gossip in a Library (eBook)

Conversations of Literary Delight: An Exploration of Classic Literature and Bookish Discussions

Edmund Gosse (Autor)

eBook Download: EPUB

2019
223 Seiten
Good Press (Verlag)
406-406624465-1 (EAN)

Infos

In "Gossip in a Library," Edmund Gosse intricately weaves reflections on literature, the act of reading, and the ephemeral nature of conversation within the sacred space of a library. This collection of essays transcends mere commentary, blending personal anecdotes with scholarly critique, thereby reflecting the Victorian era's preoccupation with intellectualism and the burgeoning public library movement. Through a vivid and conversational prose style, Gosse illuminates the delicate dance between the written word and spoken discourse, offering readers profound insights into the relationship between authors, their works, and the communities that preserve them. Edmund Gosse was a prominent English poet, author, and critic, whose childhood immersed him in both classical literature and the evolving modern literary scene. Born to a devout evangelical family, his early experiences shaped his views on the interplay between faith and artistic expression. His extensive career as a literary critic and biographer of figures like Thomas Hardy and Alfred Lord Tennyson informs his nuanced perspective in this work, as he encourages dialogue within the realm of literary scholarship. "Gossip in a Library" is a must-read for bibliophiles and literary scholars alike, as it invites readers to reconsider their engagement with literature in both solitary and communal contexts. Gosse's unique blend of erudition and wit challenges us to embrace the gossip and gossipers surrounding the literary world, ultimately enriching our understanding of the reading experience.

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 9.12.2019
• Verlagsort: Prague
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Literatur ► Essays / Feuilleton
• Themenwelt: Geisteswissenschaften ► Geschichte
• Schlagworte: 19th century essays • author discussions • book club discussions • bookish conversations • book lovers • British literary culture • Browning Tennyson discussions • Charming narrative style • Classic • Classic Literature • Engaging prose insights • English literature • History and Criticism • intellectual conversations • library conversations • Literary Analysis • Literary criticism • Literary criticism reflections • literary gossip • Literature Enthusiasts • personal anecdotes literature • Scholarly literary exploration • timeless book recommendations