The Literary Character, Illustrated by the History of Men of Genius Isaac D'Israeli Economics & Social Sciences

Isaac D'Israeli's updated and improved edition of his study of prominent literary figures and their qualities. A new improved and expanded edition, originally published as 'An Essay on the Literary Character'.Previously owned by A. N. L. Munby, an English librarian and an author of ghost stories.Isaac D'Israeli's study on the notable literary figures and their qualities, examining their lives and experiences to explore what makes them successful. As explained in the preface to the work, the author wrote the original work in his youth and after finding a copy of his work with critiquing notes added to the margin, decided to re-write the work and add to it. The work also mentions particular prominent literary and intellectual figures such as Galileo, Newton, Bacon, Milton, and many more.Bound in full modern paper covered boards. Bound in modern paper covered boards, endpapers renewed. Externally, slight sunning to the spine with a couple very minor tidemarks to the head of the spine, slight bumping to the extremities, and the odd slight mark. Bookplate of A.N.L. Munby to the front pastedown. Internally firmly bound with occasional age toning, heaviest to the title page, and occasional light spotting. Very Good Indeed