Silhouettes (1896)

Silhouettes is a collection of short stories written by Arthur Symons, first published in 1896. The book contains 12 stories, each exploring different aspects of human nature and the complexities of human relationships. The stories are set in various locations, including London, Paris, and Venice, and feature a diverse cast of characters, from artists and poets to aristocrats and socialites. Symons' writing style is characterized by his use of vivid imagery and his ability to capture the nuances of human emotion. The stories in Silhouettes range from the hauntingly beautiful to the darkly disturbing, and explore themes such as love, jealousy, betrayal, and the search for meaning in life. The book is considered a masterpiece of Victorian literature and has been praised for its lyrical prose and its ability to capture the essence of the era in which it was written. It is a must-read for anyone interested in exploring the complexities of human nature and the art of storytelling.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.