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The Dedication Of Books To Patron And Friend

The Dedication Of Books To Patron And Friend

Henry Benjamin Wheatley

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Kessinger Publishing
Año de edición:
2008
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Antologías (no poéticas)
ISBN:
9781437302110
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''The Dedication of Books to Patron and Friend: A Chapter in Literary History'' is a book written by Henry Benjamin Wheatley in 1887. The book explores the history and significance of dedications in literature, particularly the practice of dedicating books to patrons and friends. Wheatley examines the evolution of dedications from ancient times to the 19th century, analyzing their social, cultural, and political contexts. He also provides examples of famous dedications from different periods and authors, including Shakespeare, Milton, and Pope. The book sheds light on the complex relationships between writers and their patrons, and the role of dedications in shaping literary careers and reputations. Overall, ''The Dedication of Books to Patron and Friend'' is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of literature and the social dynamics of the literary world.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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