Gossip in a Library. Conversations of Literary Delight: An Exploration of Classic Literature and Bookish Discussions

Par : Edmund Gosse
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  • Nombre de pages223
  • FormatePub
  • ISBN406-4-06-624465-1
  • EAN4064066244651
  • Date de parution09/12/2019
  • Protection num.Digital Watermarking
  • Taille567 Ko
  • Infos supplémentairesepub
  • ÉditeurGOOD PRESS

Résumé

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.
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.
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