Seven Essays

First published in 1947, this book gathers together a selection of essays by renowned literary scholar George Sampson (1873–1950).

George Sampson (Author)

9781107660816, Cambridge University Press

Paperback / softback, published 19 December 2013

242 pages
20.3 x 12.7 x 1.4 cm, 0.27 kg

George Sampson (1873–1950) was a renowned literary scholar and educationalist. First published in 1947, this book gathers together a selection of essays by Sampson on a variety of subjects. The text is comprised of a mixture of reprinted works and original material. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in Sampson and his writings.

1. A boy and his books
2. On playing the sedulous ape
3. Truth and beauty
4. Bach and Shakespeare
5. The operas of Mozart
6. Henry Irving
7. The century of divine songs.

Subject Areas: Literary studies: general [DSB]