Letters to Dead Authors (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781161414042)

Letters to Dead Authors is a collection of imaginary letters written by Scottish author Andrew Lang to various deceased literary figures. The book is divided into two parts, with the first part featuring letters to authors such as Homer, Shakespeare, and Jane Austen, while the second part includes letters to historical figures such as Cleopatra and Napoleon Bonaparte. In each letter, Lang assumes the persona of the author or historical figure and writes about their works, their lives, and their impact on the world. He also offers his own opinions and critiques of their writing, often engaging in witty and humorous banter with his subjects. The book is a unique blend of literary criticism, historical fiction, and satire, offering readers a glimpse into the minds of some of the most famous authors and historical figures of all time. Lang's writing is engaging and entertaining, making Letters to Dead Authors a must-read for anyone interested in literature, history, or both.1892. While best known for his translations of classical literature and as a collector of folk and fairy tales, Lang also wrote poetry, biographies, histories, novels, literary criticisms and even children's books. This is a book of his literary criticisms written in the form of letters addressed to the dead author including: W.M Thackeray, Charles Dickens, Herodotus, Jane Austen, Alexandre Dumas and Edgar Allan Poe. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.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.

Author: Andrew Lang
ISBN-10: 1161414045
ISBN-13: 9781161414042
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 05/23/2010
Pages: 202
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.26lbs
Size: 10.00h x 7.00w x 0.50d