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100 1 _aWatts-Dunton, Theodore,
_d1832-1914
245 1 0 _aOld Familiar Faces
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2008
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2008-10-25
505 0 _aIntroduction -- George Borrow -- Dante Gabriel Rossetti -- Alfred, lord Tennyson -- Christina Georgina Rossetti -- Dr. Gordon Hake -- John Leicester Warren, lord de Tabley -- William Morris -- Francis Hindes Groome.
508 _aTranscribed from the 1916 E. P. Dutton and Company edition by David Price. Many thanks to Kensington Central Library (http://www.rbkc.gov.uk/libraries/) for providing the copy from which the illustrations are taken
520 _a"Old Familiar Faces" by Theodore Watts-Dunton is a collection of biographical reminiscences and insights concerning notable figures in Victorian literature, written in the early 20th century. The text presents a series of reflections on Watts-Dunton's friendships with prominent contemporaries, focusing on their personalities, ideas, and contributions to culture. Notable figures such as Swinburne, Rossetti, Tennyson, and Morris feature prominently, creating a rich tapestry of the literary landscape of the time. The opening of the work establishes the context for these recollections, particularly highlighting Watts-Dunton's relationships with his friends and the vibrant life he led at his home, "The Pines." It paints an affectionate portrait of his companions, showcasing their debates, camaraderie, and the lively interactions that characterized their gatherings. The narrative suggests a deep admiration for these friendships, implying that the stories and memories he collected over the years create a tribute to both the individuals and the artistic spirit of the era they inhabited. This introduction serves to set the tone for the collection, promising a blend of personal anecdotes and reflections on literary history. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aAuthors, English -- 19th century -- Biography
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/27025
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