"Old Familiar Faces" by Theodore Watts-Dunton is a series of personal stories capturing the lives of famous Victorian writers that lived in the early 1900's. The book focuses on the author's memorable friendships with important people from that time, sharing their unique characters, thoughts, and impact on society. Well known figures such as Swinburne, Rossetti, Tennyson, and Morris get special attention, putting together a detailed picture of the literary world during that period. The book starts by setting the scene, showing Watts-Dunton's close bonds with his friends and describing the exciting atmosphere at his house, "The Pines," painting a fond picture of his friends, their talks, their strong friendships, and the lively interactions they had. The book suggests a strong respect for these relationships, implying that the stories and memories he gained offer praise to both the individuals and the creative enthusiasm of the time they lived in, setting the tone for a collection that mixes personal stories with thoughts on literary history.
Old Familiar Faces
By Theodore Watts-Dunton
Step back in time and experience the intimate lives and literary sparks of the Victorian era's most celebrated writers through the eyes of a close friend.
Summary
About the AuthorTheodore Watts-Dunton, from St Ives, Huntingdonshire, was an English poetry critic with major periodicals, and himself a poet. He is remembered particularly as the friend and minder of Algernon Charles Swinburne, whom he rescued from alcoholism and drug use and persuaded to continue writing.
Theodore Watts-Dunton, from St Ives, Huntingdonshire, was an English poetry critic with major periodicals, and himself a poet. He is remembered particularly as the friend and minder of Algernon Charles Swinburne, whom he rescued from alcoholism and drug use and persuaded to continue writing.
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