WeRead Powered by ReaderPub
Old and New Masters cover

Old and New Masters

By Robert Lynd
Open in WeRead

Explore more books like this:

Essays, Letters & Speeches

About This Book

A series of critical essays profiles a range of European and English writers, offering close readings and character sketches that weigh each author's personality, technique, and recurring preoccupations. The pieces move between biographical observation and literary analysis, considering narrative method, poetic voice, moral temperament, and public reputation; some focus on individual works while others compare pairs of contemporaries. The tone mixes admiration and scepticism, aiming to illuminate how creative temperament and cultural habit shape style, themes, and the experience of reading.

About the Author

Lynd, Robert portrait

Robert Lynd

Robert Lynd was an Irish essayist and critic known for his insightful reflections on literature and the arts. His works often blend personal observation with broader cultural commentary, making him a significant figure in early 20th-century literary discourse. Among his notable titles are "Books and Authors," where he explores the relationship between literature and its creators, and "The Pleasures of Ignorance," which delves into the joys of unknowing and the value of curiosity. Lynd's writing is characterized by its wit and depth, contributing to the understanding of literary heritage during his time.

More Books by This Author

4 picks
Books and authors cover Books and authors by Robert Lynd The Art of Letters cover The Art of Letters by Robert Lynd The Book of This and That cover The Book of This and That by Robert Lynd The Pleasures of Ignorance cover The Pleasures of Ignorance by Robert Lynd

You May Also Like

6 picks
Time and Change cover Time and Change by John Burroughs De jongfryske biweging cover De jongfryske biweging by Douwe Kalma Portraits of places cover Portraits of places by Henry James The Vagabond in Literature cover The Vagabond in Literature by Arthur Compton-Rickett Letters of the Right Honourable Lady M—y W—y M—e / Written during Her Travels in Europe, Asia and Africa to Persons of Distinction, Men of Letters, &c. in Different Parts of Europe cover Letters of the Right Honourable Lady M—y W—y M—e / Written during Her Travels in Europe, Asia and Africa to Persons of Distinction, Men of Letters, &c. in Different Parts of Europe by Lady Mary Wortley Montagu Fifteen discourses cover Fifteen discourses by Sir Joshua Reynolds