Ouida 1839-1908 creator text utu 2011 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Critical Studies" by Ouida is a collection of literary essays written in the late 19th century. The work compiles previously published essays from various literary journals, discussing notable authors such as Gabriele D'Annunzio and Georges Darien, among others. The essays explore themes of artistic expression, literary judgment, and the evolution of modern literature, emphasizing the nuanced relationship between authorial intent and critical reception. The opening of "Critical Studies" introduces a detailed examination of the works and style of Gabriele D'Annunzio, an influential Italian writer. Ouida articulates her thoughts on D'Annunzio's literary genius while critiquing the excessive detail and indecency present in his work. She also reflects on the reception of his literature in French translations, raising issues regarding fidelity to the original text. The initial chapter sets the tone for a close, critical engagement with contemporary literature, and establishes Ouida's unique voice in discussing the complexities of artistic intent versus public interpretation. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Gabriele d'Annunzio -- Georges Darien -- The Italian novels of Marion Crawford -- Le secret du précepteur -- L'impérieuse bonté -- Wilfrid Scawen Blunt -- Joseph Chamberlain -- Unwritten literary laws -- Auberon Herbert -- The ugliness of modern life -- The quality of mercy -- The decadence of Latin races -- Alma Veniesia. Release date is 2011-07-19 Produced by David Edwards, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from scanned images of public domain material from the Google Print project.) Original publication data not identified Literature -- History and criticism PN Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/36788 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/36788 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133835.0 36788