Character Sketches of Romance, Fiction and the Drama, Vol. 1 A Revised American Edition of the Reader's Handbook By: Ebenezer Cobham Brewer (1810-1897)
I recently came across this fascinating collection of character sketches from various works of literature, which I found to be both enlightening and entertaining. The author, Ebenezer Cobham Brewer, has done a remarkable job in compiling these sketches and providing insightful commentary on each character. What I loved most about this book is the wide range of characters included, from classic heroes and heroines to complex villains and side characters. Brewer's writing is clear and concise, making it easy to engage with each character and their story. I particularly enjoyed the way he delved into the motivations and personalities of each character, shedding new light on their roles in their respective stories. Overall, Character Sketches of Romance, Fiction and the Drama, Vol. 1 is a must-read for anyone interested in literature and the art of character development. Whether you're a student looking to expand your reading list or a seasoned bookworm wanting to revisit your favorite characters, this book is sure to provide hours of entertainment and thought-provoking insights. Highly recommended! First Page: [Illustration] CHARACTER SKETCHES OF ROMANCE, FICTION AND THE DRAMA A REVISED AMERICAN EDITION OF THE READER'S HANDBOOK BY THE REV. E. COBHAM BREWER, LL.D. EDITED BY MARION HARLAND VOLUME I NEW YORK SELMAR HESS PUBLISHER M D C C C X C I I Copyright, 1892, by SELMAR HESS LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS. VOLUME I. PHOTOGRAVURES AND ETCHINGS. Illustration .................. Artist ICHABOD CRANE ( colored ).......E.A. ABBEY CONSTANCE DE BEVERLEY................TOBY ROSENTHAL LADY BOUNTIFUL.......................ROB. W. MACBETH SYDNEY CARTON........................FREDERICK BARNARD BERNHARDT AS CLEOPATRA............... From a Photograph from Life ABBÉ CONSTANTIN......................MADELEINE LEMAIRE CAPTAIN CUTTLE.......................FREDERICK BARNARD THE TRUSTY ECKART....................JULIUS ADAM ELAINE...............................TOBY ROSENTHAL WOOD ENGRAVINGS AND TYPOGRAVURES. ABELARD..............................A. GUILLEMINOT ÆNEAS RELATING HIS STORY TO DIDO....P. GUÉRIN ALBERICH'S PURSUIT OF THE NIBELUNGEN RING...HANS MAKART ALETHE, PRIESTESS OF ISIS............EDWIN LONG ALEXIS AND DORA......................W. VON KAULBACH ALICE, THE MILLER'S DAUGHTER.........DAVIDSON KNOWLES ANCIENT MARINER (THE)... Continue reading book >>

Character Sketches of Romance, Fiction and the Drama, Vol. 1 A Revised American Edition of the Reader's Handbook By: Ebenezer Cobham Brewer (1810-1897)

I recently came across this fascinating collection of character sketches from various works of literature, which I found to be both enlightening and entertaining. The author, Ebenezer Cobham Brewer, has done a remarkable job in compiling these sketches and providing insightful commentary on each character.

What I loved most about this book is the wide range of characters included, from classic heroes and heroines to complex villains and side characters. Brewer's writing is clear and concise, making it easy to engage with each character and their story. I particularly enjoyed the way he delved into the motivations and personalities of each character, shedding new light on their roles in their respective stories.

Overall, Character Sketches of Romance, Fiction and the Drama, Vol. 1 is a must-read for anyone interested in literature and the art of character development. Whether you're a student looking to expand your reading list or a seasoned bookworm wanting to revisit your favorite characters, this book is sure to provide hours of entertainment and thought-provoking insights. Highly recommended!

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[Illustration]

CHARACTER SKETCHES OF ROMANCE, FICTION AND THE DRAMA

A REVISED AMERICAN EDITION OF THE READER'S HANDBOOK

THE REV. E. COBHAM BREWER, LL.D.

EDITED BY MARION HARLAND

VOLUME I

NEW YORK SELMAR HESS PUBLISHER M D C C C X C I I

LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS.

VOLUME I.

PHOTOGRAVURES AND ETCHINGS.

Illustration .................. Artist

ICHABOD CRANE ( colored ).......E.A. ABBEY

CONSTANCE DE BEVERLEY................TOBY ROSENTHAL

LADY BOUNTIFUL.......................ROB. W. MACBETH

SYDNEY CARTON........................FREDERICK BARNARD

BERNHARDT AS CLEOPATRA............... From a Photograph from Life

ABBÉ CONSTANTIN......................MADELEINE LEMAIRE

CAPTAIN CUTTLE.......................FREDERICK BARNARD

THE TRUSTY ECKART....................JULIUS ADAM

ELAINE...............................TOBY ROSENTHAL

WOOD ENGRAVINGS AND TYPOGRAVURES.

ABELARD..............................A. GUILLEMINOT

ÆNEAS RELATING HIS STORY TO DIDO....P. GUÉRIN

ALBERICH'S PURSUIT OF THE NIBELUNGEN RING...HANS MAKART

ALETHE, PRIESTESS OF ISIS............EDWIN LONG

ALEXIS AND DORA......................W. VON KAULBACH

ALICE, THE MILLER'S DAUGHTER.........DAVIDSON KNOWLES

ANCIENT MARINER (THE)... Continue reading book >>

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