"Avowals" is a profound and idiosyncratic collection of literary essays and dialogues by the renowned Irish author George Moore. In this work, Moore engages in a series of spirited intellectual exchanges-some real, some imagined-discussing the evolution of the English novel, the nuances of French literature, and the fundamental nature of the creative spirit. Through his conversations with figures such as Edmund Gosse, Moore offers a candid assessment of the masters of prose, critiquing established reputations and ...
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"Avowals" is a profound and idiosyncratic collection of literary essays and dialogues by the renowned Irish author George Moore. In this work, Moore engages in a series of spirited intellectual exchanges-some real, some imagined-discussing the evolution of the English novel, the nuances of French literature, and the fundamental nature of the creative spirit. Through his conversations with figures such as Edmund Gosse, Moore offers a candid assessment of the masters of prose, critiquing established reputations and championing the aesthetic principles that guided his own distinguished career. Rich with wit and deep erudition, the book serves as a manifesto of Moore's literary philosophy. He explores the limitations of Victorian storytelling and contrasts them with the artistic freedom found in the continental tradition. "Avowals" is not merely a work of criticism; it is a meditation on the craft of writing and the enduring power of the written word. This collection remains an essential resource for those interested in the transition from late nineteenth-century realism to modernism, providing a unique window into the mind of one of the era's most influential literary figures. 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 was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. 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. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. 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.
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Add this copy of Avowals to cart. $7.50, good condition, Sold by Priceless Books rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Urbana, IL, UNITED STATES, published 1924 by Heinemann.
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G+ No Dj Issued. 297pp. Extremities rubbed, faded, & chipped; foxing on eps.; owner name ffep.; binding starting in places, but still sound; bookshop bookplate fep. Marbles boards & brown cloth spine. Good reading copy.
Add this copy of Avowals to cart. $10.00, good condition, Sold by Kubik Fine Books Ltd rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Dayton, OH, UNITED STATES, published 1919 by Boni & Liveright.
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Ltd ed. 313p. A hardcover book in good condition. Ex-library: number painted on spine; stamp on title page and page edges. Otherwise clean and tight. 1250 copies of this book have been printed of which this is number 196.
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FAIR. JACKET: FAIR DJ. 10X6.5. 1185-th copy of 1250copies of this book, gold letters on ribbed spine, cracked front hinge, foxing on endpapers, sunfaded spine of DJ. general wear and rubbed cover. No bookplate. _PAB_
Add this copy of Avowals to cart. $12.00, good condition, Sold by Prairie Archives rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Springfield, IL, UNITED STATES, published 1924 by William Heinemann.
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Very Good in Fair jacket. Carra edition, later printing. Owner's name penned on front fly, cloth lightly soiled, corners bumped, very good in a fair only age-toned dust jacket with folds split, chipped edges.
Add this copy of Avowals to cart. $20.00, good condition, Sold by Lost Time Books rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Brattleboro, VT, UNITED STATES, published by London: Privately Printed for Subscribers by Cumann Sean-Eolair Na H-Eirann.
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London: Privately Printed for Subscribers by Cumann Sean-Eolair Na H-Eirann
