Imaginary Conversations and Poems: A Selection: Poetry Guide and Free Edition
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Imaginary Conversations and Poems: A Selection is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Landor, Walter Savage (1775–1864).
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"Imaginary Conversations and Poems: A Selection" by Walter Savage Landor is a prose work begun in 1823 and published between 1824 and 1829. This celebrated collection features dramatic dialogues between historical figures from various eras—classical heroes, statesmen, literary figures, and famous women—exploring philosophical, political, and moral themes. In the tradition of dialogues with the dead, Landor brings contrasting personalities into conversation, creating what critics called "one-act dramas" that showcase the strength and dignity of his prose style across nearly 150 imagined encounters.
Book and edition facts
- Title: Imaginary Conversations and Poems: A Selection
- Author credits: Landor, Walter Savage (1775–1864)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Imaginary conversations
- Poetry
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- Category: British Literature
- Category: Classics of Literature
- Category: Essays, Letters & Speeches
- Category: Poetry
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