Originally published: London : A.L. Humphreys, 1902.
Cover; Table of Contents; Foreword; Charlotte Brontë; William Morris and his School; The Optimism of Byron; Pope and the Art of Satire; Francis; Rostand; Charles II; Stevenson; Thomas Carlyle; Tolstoy and the Cult of Simplicity; Savonarola; The Position of Sir Walter Scott
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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.