Familiar Studies of Men and Books

Familiar Studies of Men and Books is a collection of essays written by the Scottish author Robert Louis Stevenson. The book was first published in 1882 and contains a series of critical essays on various literary figures and their works. The essays are divided into two sections: ""Men"" and ""Books."" In the ""Men"" section, Stevenson offers insightful commentary on the lives and works of Samuel Pepys, William Hazlitt, Francois Villon, and Charles of Orleans. In the ""Books"" section, he critiques the works of several authors, including Walt Whitman, Robert Burns, and Sir Walter Scott. Throughout the book, Stevenson's writing is characterized by his wit, humor, and keen observations. His essays provide readers with a unique perspective on the literary world of the late 19th century and the figures that shaped it. Overall, Familiar Studies of Men and Books is a must-read for anyone interested in literature, history, and culture.1920. These studies were collected from the monthly press and the nine worthies have been brought together from many different ages and countries. Contents: Victor Hugo's romances; some aspects of Robert Burns; Walt Whitman; Henry David Thoreau, his character and opinions; Yoshida-Torajiro; Francois Villion, student, poet and housebreaker; Charles of Orleans; Samuel Pepys; John Knox and women.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.