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“We are all snobs of the Infinite, parvenus of the Eternal.”

Quote by James Huneker

Book:Iconoclasts: A Book of Dramatists: Ibsen, Strindberg, Becque, Hauptmann, Sudermann, Hervieu, Gorky, Duse and D'Annunzio, Maeterlinck and Bernard Shaw

Work

Iconoclasts: A Book of Dramatists: Ibsen, Strindberg, Becque, Hauptmann, Sudermann, Hervieu, Gorky, Duse and D'Annunzio, Maeterlinck and Bernard Shaw

This book delves into the dramatic works of notable playwrights, including Ibsen, Strindberg, Becque, Hauptmann, Sudermann, Hervieu, Gorky, Duse, D'Annunzio, Maeterlinck, and Bernard Shaw. It examines their unique styles and the impact of their plays on the development of drama. more

Author

James Huneker was a 19th-century American writer known for his profound insights into art and culture. His works spanned various domains including literature, music, drama, and art criticism, leaving a lasting impact on posterity. more

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