Leslie Stephen

"Hours in a Library, Volume 1 of 3" by Leslie Stephen offers a fascinating journey through the world of English literature. A cornerstone of Victorian era literary criticism, this collection of essays provides insightful commentary on a range of influential books and authors. Stephen's thoughtful reflections delve into the history and criticism of English literature, offering readers a glimpse into the intellectual landscape of the time. Explore enduring themes and timeless observations on reading and the power of books. This meticulously prepared edition preserves the original text, allowing readers to experience Stephen's work as it was initially presented. A valuable resource for students and enthusiasts of English literature, and anyone interested in the art of literary analysis.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

"Hours in a Library, Volume 1 of 3" by Leslie Stephen offers a fascinating journey through the world of English literature. A cornerstone of Victorian era literary criticism, this collection of essays provides insightful commentary on a range of influential books and authors. Stephen's thoughtful reflections delve into the history and criticism of English literature, offering readers a glimpse into the intellectual landscape of the time. Explore enduring themes and timeless observations on reading and the power of books. This meticulously prepared edition preserves the original text, allowing readers to experience Stephen's work as it was initially presented. A valuable resource for students and enthusiasts of English literature, and anyone interested in the art of literary analysis.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Sir Leslie Stephen, KCB (1832-1904) was an English author, critic and mountaineer, and the father of Virginia Woolf and Vanessa Bell. While at Cambridge, Stephen became an Anglican clergyman. In 1865, having renounced his religious beliefs, and after a visit to the United States two years earlier, he settled in London and became a journalist, eventually editing the Cornhill Magazine in 1871. In his spare time, he participated in athletics and mountaineering. He also contributed to the Saturday Review, Fraser, Macmillan, the Fortnightly and other periodicals. During the eleven years of his editorship, he made two valuable contributions to philosophical history and theory: History of English Thought in the Eighteenth Century (1876) and The Science of Ethics (1882).