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1 online resource (95 pages) : illustrations |
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Originally published: London : A.L. Humphreys, 1902. |
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Print version record. |
| Summary |
G.K. Chesterton's biographical essays provide unique portraits of 12 of Europe's most defining figures. Written by one of the world's master essayists, this collection richly expresses Chesterton's thoughts on Charlotte Brontë, William Morris, Byron, Pope, St. Francis of Assisi, Rostand, Charles II, Stevenson, Thomas Carlyle, Tolstoy, Savonarola, and Sir Walter Scott. The book is a perfect companion for any literature, politics, or history course dealing with European history. It is also an excellent addition to any personal or scholarly library. |
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Character sketches.
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Biography.
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BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY -- Literary.
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TRAVEL -- Special Interest -- Literary.
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LITERARY CRITICISM -- General.
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LITERARY COLLECTIONS -- Essays.
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Biography. (OCoLC)fst00832149
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Character sketches. (OCoLC)fst00852283
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Electronic books.
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| Other Form: |
Print version: Chesterton, G.K. (Gilbert Keith), 1874-1936. Twelve types. Norfolk, VA : IHS Press, 2003 0971489483 9780971489486 (DLC) 2002027372 (OCoLC)50323235 |
| ISBN |
9781932528282 (electronic bk.) |
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1932528288 (electronic bk.) |
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9781605700236 (electronic bk.) |
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1605700231 (electronic bk.) |
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