02735cam a22003613u 4500 49999 UtSlPG 20260610134141.0 m cr n 260607r2015||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 04015396 UtSlPG en iso639-1 PN Brandes, Georg, 1842-1927 Det moderne gjennembruds mænd. English Eminent Authors of the Nineteenth Century: Literary Portraits Eminent Authors of the 19th Century: Literary Portraits Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2015 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2015-09-17 Paul Heyse -- Hans Christian Andersen -- John Stuart Mill -- Ernest Renan -- Esaias Tegnér -- Gustave Flaubert -- Frederik Paludan-Müller -- Björnstjerne Björnson -- Henrik Ibsen. Produced by Marc D'Hooghe (Images generously made available by the Hathi Trust.) "Eminent Authors of the Nineteenth Century: Literary Portraits" by Georg Brandes is a collection of literary essays written in the late 19th century. The work focuses on influential authors from various nationalities, providing biographical and critical insights into their contributions to literature. The essays aim to capture the essence and individuality of each author, showcasing how they reflect the modern literary movement. The opening of the book begins with a note of personal gratitude from Rasmus B. Anderson, the American translator, highlighting the collaborative effort in bringing Brandes's work to an English-speaking audience. Brandes's preface discusses the importance of understanding an author's individual characteristics and contexts, explaining that his essays are designed to portray authors he has studied closely or interacted with personally. He outlines his intention to portray not just their works, but also their psychological and aesthetic dimensions, ultimately aiming to create a comprehensive picture of modern thought as experienced through these authors. The contents hint at in-depth discussions of significant literary figures, including Paul Heyse and Hans Christian Andersen, commencing with Brandes's reflections on their identities as modern writers. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Literature, Modern -- 19th century -- History and criticism Anderson, Rasmus Björn, 1846-1936 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/49999 90837 90837