The book ""Critical and Miscellaneous Writings of Thomas Noon Talfourd"" is a collection of essays and literary criticism written by the British author and politician Thomas Noon Talfourd. Talfourd was a prominent figure in the literary world of the 19th century, and his writings cover a wide range of topics, including poetry, drama, and fiction.The book includes Talfourd's famous essay on the life and works of John Keats, as well as his critical analysis of Shakespeare's plays. Other topics covered in the book include the ...
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The book ""Critical and Miscellaneous Writings of Thomas Noon Talfourd"" is a collection of essays and literary criticism written by the British author and politician Thomas Noon Talfourd. Talfourd was a prominent figure in the literary world of the 19th century, and his writings cover a wide range of topics, including poetry, drama, and fiction.The book includes Talfourd's famous essay on the life and works of John Keats, as well as his critical analysis of Shakespeare's plays. Other topics covered in the book include the works of Percy Bysshe Shelley, the history of English literature, and the art of criticism itself.In addition to his literary writings, Talfourd was also a member of Parliament and a legal reformer, and the book includes some of his speeches and essays on these topics as well.Overall, ""Critical and Miscellaneous Writings of Thomas Noon Talfourd"" provides a comprehensive look at the life and works of one of the most influential literary figures of the 19th century, and is an essential read for anyone interested in the history of English literature and literary criticism.1842. In One Volume. A collection of works by Talfourd, an English judge, distinguished also as a graceful novelist. Contents: On British Novels and Romances, Introductory to a Series of Criticisms on the Living Novelists; Mackenzie; The Author of Waverly; Godwin; Maturin; Rymer on Tragedy; Colley Cibber's Apology for his Life; John Dennis's Works'; Modern Periodical Literature; On the Genius and Writings of Wordsworth; North's Life of Lord Guilford; Hazlitt's Lectures on the Drama; Wallace's Prospects of Mankind, Nature, and Providence; On Pulpit Oratory; Recollections of Lisbon; LLoyd's Poems; Mr. Oldaker on Modern Improvements; A Chapter on Time; On the Profession of the Bar; The Wine Cellar; Destruction of the Brunswick Theater by Fire; First Appearance of Miss Fanny Kemble; and On the Intellectual Character of the Late William Hazlitt.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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