02685cam a22003373u 4500 1594 UtSlPG 20260610133047.0 m cr n 260607r1999||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PN Lang, Andrew, 1844-1912 Essays in Little Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 1999 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 1999-01-01 Alexandre Dumas -- Mr. Stevenson's works -- Thomas Haynes Bayly -- Theodore de Banville -- Homer and the study of Greek -- The last fashionable novel -- Thackeray -- Dickens -- Adventures of Buccaneers -- The sagas -- Charles Kingsley -- Charles Lever: his books, adventures and misfortunes -- The poems of Sir Walter Scott -- John Bunyan -- Letter to a young journalist -- Mr. Kipling's stories Transcribed from the 1891 Henry and Co. edition by David Price "Essays in Little" by Andrew Lang is a collection of literary essays written during the late 19th century. Throughout the collection, Lang discusses various authors and their works, offering insights into their significance and impact on literature. The essays cover a range of topics, including profiles of notable writers like Alexandre Dumas and Robert Louis Stevenson, explorations of specific literary themes, and critiques of the literary landscape of his time. The opening of "Essays in Little" sets the tone for the collection, as Lang provides a preface that outlines the contents and explains the purpose behind each essay. He mentions that several essays were newly written for this volume, indicating a blend of fresh insights and previously published work. Lang’s rich and engaging prose invites readers into a discussion of literary figures, starting with a tribute to Alexandre Dumas, emphasizing the enduring joy and adventure found in Dumas' works. The essays reflect Lang's passion for literature and his thoughtful analysis of the contributions of the authors he examines, which offers readers a well-rounded perspective on 19th-century literary culture. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Literature -- History and criticism English literature -- 19th century -- History and criticism Adams, W. H. Davenport (William Henry Davenport), 1828-1891 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/1594 43710 43710