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Critical Studies

By Ouida

(3.5 stars) • 10 reviews

** Explore late 19th-century voices as they dissect the artistic choices and public reception of influential writers.

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2011-07-19
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Summary

** "Critical Studies" by Ouida assembles literary essays from the late 1800s, diving deeply into the works of authors like Gabriele D'Annunzio and Georges Darien. The essays discuss elements of art, how literature is judged, and the progression of modern stories, with a strong focus on the delicate relationship between an author's goals and how readers and critics understand the work. The book starts with Ouida's views on Gabriele D'Annunzio, praising his talent but criticizing his excessive detail and questionable content. She considers how his books are received in French, questioning how accurate the translations are to his original writing. This opening shows Ouida's approach to closely and critically examining current literature, highlighting her unique voice and thoughts on art and interpretation. **

About the Author

Maria Louise Ramé, going by the name Marie Louise de la Ramée and known by the pseudonym Ouida, was an English novelist. Ouida wrote more than 40 novels, as well as short stories, children's books and essays. Moderately successful, she lived a life of luxury, entertaining many of the literary figures of the day.

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