Collected Essays

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Edmund Gosse explores the influence of personal character on the literary works of 19th-century authors in a collection of essays. He provides in-depth analysis of notable figures such as Swinburne, Tennyson, and Gide, examining how their individual traits shaped their writing. This reprint preserves the insights from the original 1912 edition, offering a valuable perspective on the intersection of personality and literature during that era.