Agnes Repplier: A Memoir is a biographical work written by Emma Repplier about her sister, Agnes Repplier. Agnes Repplier was a prominent American essayist and literary critic who lived from 1855 to 1950. The memoir provides a detailed account of Agnes Repplier's life, from her childhood in Philadelphia to her successful career as a writer.The book is divided into several chapters, each of which covers a different period in Agnes Repplier's life. The memoir begins with a description of her family background and early years, ...
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Agnes Repplier: A Memoir is a biographical work written by Emma Repplier about her sister, Agnes Repplier. Agnes Repplier was a prominent American essayist and literary critic who lived from 1855 to 1950. The memoir provides a detailed account of Agnes Repplier's life, from her childhood in Philadelphia to her successful career as a writer.The book is divided into several chapters, each of which covers a different period in Agnes Repplier's life. The memoir begins with a description of her family background and early years, including her education at the Convent of the Sacred Heart. It then moves on to her early writing career, which began with her contributions to The Catholic World magazine.The memoir also covers Agnes Repplier's relationships with other writers and intellectuals of her time, including Henry James and H.L. Mencken. It delves into her literary criticism and her views on various topics, such as the role of women in society and the importance of literature.Throughout the book, Emma Repplier provides insights into her sister's personality, including her wit and humor, as well as her struggles with health issues. The memoir also includes a number of personal letters and other documents that shed light on Agnes Repplier's life and work.Overall, Agnes Repplier: A Memoir is a comprehensive and engaging portrait of a remarkable writer and thinker. It offers readers a glimpse into the life and times of one of America's most influential literary figures.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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