The Genevese Background
Studies of Shelley, Francis Danby, Maria Edgeworth, Ruskin, Meredith, and Joseph Conrad in Geneva
Published on 14. April 2016
252 pages
978-1-317-27742-2 (ISBN)
Description
First published in 1952. This title explores the lives of authors during their time in Geneva; including chapters on the Romantic author Mary Shelley, the novelist Joseph Conrad and the critic John Ruskin, amongst many others. This interesting study also includes letters that had previously been unpublished, all of which provide an insightful introduction into the lives of the writers. The Genevese Background will be of interest to students of literature.
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Series
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Target group
College/higher education
File size
17,69 MB
ISBN-13
978-1-317-27742-2 (9781317277422)
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H. W. Haeusermann
The Genevese Background
Studies of Shelley, Francis Danby, Maria Edgeworth, Ruskin, Meredith, and Joseph Conrad in Geneva
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10/2017
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H. W. Haeusermann
The Genevese Background
Studies of Shelley, Francis Danby, Maria Edgeworth, Ruskin, Meredith, and Joseph Conrad in Geneva
Book
04/2016
1st Edition
Routledge
€215.77
Shipment within 10-20 days
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Multivolume collection by leading authors in the field
Content
Prefatory Note; 1. Shelley's House in Geneva 2. A Letter from Shelley to Medwin 3. Francis Danby in Geneva 4. Maria Edgeworth's Debt to Geneva 5. Ruskin's Friend and Physician in Geneva: Dr. L. A. Gosse 6. 'The Tragic Comedians', by George Meredith 7. Joseph Conrad's Literary Activity in Geneva; List of Edgeworth Letters; Index
