Dramatis Personæ

Name: Dramatis Personæ
Author: Arthur Symons

By Arthur Symons

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British Literature Essays, Letters & Speeches

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A collection of essays and critical sketches offering readings of novelists, poets, dramatists, and artists, ranging from close analyses of individual writers to thematic pieces on criticism, the Decadent movement, impressionistic prose, and the relation between English and French fiction. The writer combines biographical recollection, aesthetic reflection, and literary judgment to probe style, imagination, and artistic method, discussing figures in fiction, poetry, theatre, and visual arts as well as performances and translators. The pieces vary between analytical exposition and personal recollection, attending to language, form, and the psychological sources of creativity.

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Arthur Symons

Arthur Symons was a British poet, critic, and essayist, known for his influential role in the Symbolist movement in literature. His works often explore themes of aesthetics and the interplay between art and emotion. Symons is particularly recognized for his critical studies, including "The Symbolist Movement in Literature," which examines the impact of Symbolism on modern literature. His writings on poets such as Charles Baudelaire and William Blake reflect his deep engagement with the artistic currents of his time. In addition to his literary criticism, Symons also produced poetry and plays, contributing to the rich tapestry of early 20th-century English literature.