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Prophets of Dissent: Essays on Maeterlinck, Strindberg, Nietzsche, and Tolstoy
Explorations of fame, craft, and the critics who shape it. A seasoned observer surveys a generation of writers with sharp wit and quiet reverence.
This collection presents critical portraits and personal reflections on figures from turn‑of‑the‑century literature. Through candid anecdotes and measured judgment, the author traces how each writer shaped public taste, from humorists to dramatic critics, and how their reputations stood up to time.
A close look at George Ade’s modern American humor and the “machine‑made fables” behind his rise.Insight into Ford Madox Hueffer, his memories, friendships, and collaborations with Conrad.The double life of A. B. Walkley, the Times critic who also works in government service and even appears on stage.Israel Zangwill’s enduring contributions as a humorist and interpreter of his own race and ideas. Ideal for readers who enjoy literary criticism with personality — and for those curious about early 20th‑century writers and critics.
This collection presents critical portraits and personal reflections on figures from turn‑of‑the‑century literature. Through candid anecdotes and measured judgment, the author traces how each writer shaped public taste, from humorists to dramatic critics, and how their reputations stood up to time.
A close look at George Ade’s modern American humor and the “machine‑made fables” behind his rise.Insight into Ford Madox Hueffer, his memories, friendships, and collaborations with Conrad.The double life of A. B. Walkley, the Times critic who also works in government service and even appears on stage.Israel Zangwill’s enduring contributions as a humorist and interpreter of his own race and ideas. Ideal for readers who enjoy literary criticism with personality — and for those curious about early 20th‑century writers and critics.
- GenresEssaysPhilosophy
310 pages, Hardcover
First published May 16, 2011
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July 4, 2020
A bit pompous on the stylish side but especially thorough on Tolstoy, perhaps our greatest novelist.
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October 26, 2007excited to discover, through my reading about k. gibran, this playwright/essayist m. maeterlinck. was intrigued by this grouping of thoughtful folks.
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