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Eminent Authors of the Nineteenth Century: Literary Portraits

By Georg Brandes
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A collection of nine literary portraits that profile leading nineteenth-century thinkers and writers through biography, psychological analysis, aesthetic reflection, and evaluation of their works. The critic blends personal acquaintance and close reading with historical perspective to produce varied approaches—some exhaustive studies, some psychological sketches, some aesthetic or biographical fragments—each aiming to reveal characteristic temperaments and creative principles. Subjects include figures such as Paul Heyse, Hans Christian Andersen, John Stuart Mill, Ernest Renan, Esaias Tegnér, Gustave Flaubert, Frederik Paludan-Müller, Björnstjerne Björnson, and Henrik Ibsen.

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Georg Brandes

Georg Brandes (1842-1927) was a Danish literary critic and essayist, known for his influential role in introducing modern literary ideas to Scandinavia. He is particularly recognized for his extensive work, "Main Currents in Nineteenth Century Literature," which analyzes the evolution of literature during that period across various countries. Brandes championed naturalism and realism, advocating for a more critical and analytical approach to literature. His biographical studies, including those of notable figures like Anatole France and Friedrich Nietzsche, reflect his deep engagement with contemporary thought. In addition to his critical work, Brandes also penned autobiographical reflections in "Recollections of My Childhood and Youth," offering insights into his formative years.

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