John Addington Symonds

John Addington Symonds

Van Wyck Brooks

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Editorial:
Kessinger Publishing
Año de edición:
2007
Materia
Biografía: general
ISBN:
9781430447146
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John Addington Symonds: A Biographical Study is a book written by Van Wyck Brooks that explores the life and work of the English writer and cultural critic, John Addington Symonds. The book provides a detailed account of Symonds’ personal and professional life, including his struggles with sexuality and his contributions to the fields of literature and art history. Brooks examines Symonds’ relationships with key figures of the Victorian era, such as Walter Pater and Oscar Wilde, and explores how his views on sexuality and art influenced the cultural discourse of his time. The book also delves into Symonds’ struggles with illness and his eventual death at the age of 53. Overall, John Addington Symonds: A Biographical Study offers a comprehensive portrait of a complex and influential figure in Victorian culture.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world’s literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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