Description

""Portraits of the Seventeenth Century Part 1: Historic and Literary"" is a book written by Charles Augustin Sainte-Beuve, originally published in 1904. The book is a collection of essays that explore the lives and works of notable figures from the 17th century, including writers, artists, and political figures. The author provides insightful commentary on the historical context and cultural significance of each individual, offering a rich and detailed portrait of the era. The book is divided into two parts, with the first part focusing on historical and literary figures, while the second part delves into more personal and intimate portraits of individuals. Overall, ""Portraits of the Seventeenth Century Part 1: Historic and Literary"" is a fascinating exploration of a pivotal period in history and the people who helped shape it.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.