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Man Of Letters Collection (#4)

"Man of Letters: A Journey Through Time and Culture" Step into the world of intellectual giants, where words became weapons and ideas shaped nations

Background imageMan Of Letters Collection: DIEGO HURTADO DE MENDOZA (1503-1575). Spanish statesman and man of letters

DIEGO HURTADO DE MENDOZA (1503-1575). Spanish statesman and man of letters. Wood engraving, German, 19th century

Background imageMan Of Letters Collection: WILLIAM DEAN HOWELLS (1837-1920). American man of letters. Photographed c1860

WILLIAM DEAN HOWELLS (1837-1920). American man of letters. Photographed c1860

Background imageMan Of Letters Collection: PROSPER MERIMEE (1803-1870). French man of letters. Original carte-de-visite photograph, c1860

PROSPER MERIMEE (1803-1870). French man of letters. Original carte-de-visite photograph, c1860, by Charles Reutlinger, Paris, France

Background imageMan Of Letters Collection: ISaC D ISRAELI (1766-1848). English man of letters, and father of Benjamin Disraeli

ISaC D ISRAELI (1766-1848). English man of letters, and father of Benjamin Disraeli. Drawing, c1832, by Daniel Maclise

Background imageMan Of Letters Collection: LUIS VIVES (1492-1540). Spanish scholar and man of letters. Line engraving, Flemish, 1572

LUIS VIVES (1492-1540). Spanish scholar and man of letters. Line engraving, Flemish, 1572

Background imageMan Of Letters Collection: CHARLES SAINTE-BEUVE (1804-1869). French man of letters. Photographed by Nadar

CHARLES SAINTE-BEUVE (1804-1869). French man of letters. Photographed by Nadar

Background imageMan Of Letters Collection: AUGUST von SCHLEGEL (1767-1845). German man of letters. Oil on canvas by Hoheneck

AUGUST von SCHLEGEL (1767-1845). German man of letters. Oil on canvas by Hoheneck

Background imageMan Of Letters Collection: HAROLD NICHOLSON (1886-1968). British diplomat and man of letters

HAROLD NICHOLSON (1886-1968). British diplomat and man of letters

Background imageMan Of Letters Collection: PAUL AMBROISE VALERY (1871-1945). French man of letters. Drawing by George Schreiber, 1932

PAUL AMBROISE VALERY (1871-1945). French man of letters. Drawing by George Schreiber, 1932

Background imageMan Of Letters Collection: TALK AT VOLTAIREs HOME. Voltaire (with upraised arm) with Abbe Maury, Father Adam

TALK AT VOLTAIREs HOME. Voltaire (with upraised arm) with Abbe Maury, Father Adam, Marquis de Condorcet, Denis Diderot, Jean Francois de La Harpe and Jean le Rond d Alembert. Engraving, 18th century

Background imageMan Of Letters Collection: GERMANY: GOETHE HOUSE. Johann Wolfgang von Goethes house and garden at Weimar, Germany

GERMANY: GOETHE HOUSE. Johann Wolfgang von Goethes house and garden at Weimar, Germany. Line engraving after a drawing, 1827

Background imageMan Of Letters Collection: RALPH WALDO EMERSON (1803-1882). American philosopher and man of letters

RALPH WALDO EMERSON (1803-1882). American philosopher and man of letters. Etching by Samuel Hollyer (1826-1919)

Background imageMan Of Letters Collection: LUDVIG HOLBERG (1684-1754). Norwegian-Danish man of letters. Aquatint, German, early 19th century

LUDVIG HOLBERG (1684-1754). Norwegian-Danish man of letters. Aquatint, German, early 19th century

Background imageMan Of Letters Collection: OLIVER WENDELL HOLMES (1809-1894). American physician and man of letters

OLIVER WENDELL HOLMES (1809-1894). American physician and man of letters. Original carte-de-visite photograph

Background imageMan Of Letters Collection: ROBERT LOUIS STEVENSON (1850-1894). Scottish man of letters. Wood engraving, 1888

ROBERT LOUIS STEVENSON (1850-1894). Scottish man of letters. Wood engraving, 1888, after a drawing by John White Alexander (1856-1915)

Background imageMan Of Letters Collection: JOHANN GOETHE (1749-1832). Johann Wolfgang Goethe. German man of letters and poet

JOHANN GOETHE (1749-1832). Johann Wolfgang Goethe. German man of letters and poet. Wood engraving after a painting, 1828, by Joseph Karl Stieler

Background imageMan Of Letters Collection: VICTOR HUGO (1802-1885). French writer and man of letters. Sketch by Auguste Rodin

VICTOR HUGO (1802-1885). French writer and man of letters. Sketch by Auguste Rodin, late 19th century

Background imageMan Of Letters Collection: VOLTAIRE (1694-1779). Assumed name of Francois Marie Arouet. French writer. Aquatint, English, 1794

VOLTAIRE (1694-1779). Assumed name of Francois Marie Arouet. French writer. Aquatint, English, 1794

Background imageMan Of Letters Collection: MAURICE MAETERLINCK (1862-1949). Belgian man of letters. Caricature, c1915

MAURICE MAETERLINCK (1862-1949). Belgian man of letters. Caricature, c1915, by James Montgomery Flagg

Background imageMan Of Letters Collection: THÉOPHILE GAUTIER (1811-1872). French man of letters. Photographed by Nadar, c1856

THÉOPHILE GAUTIER (1811-1872). French man of letters. Photographed by Nadar, c1856

Background imageMan Of Letters Collection: ROBERT SOUTHEY (1774-1843). English man of letters. Pencil, chalk and wash drawing, 1804

ROBERT SOUTHEY (1774-1843). English man of letters. Pencil, chalk and wash drawing, 1804, by Henry Edridge

Background imageMan Of Letters Collection: VOLTAIRE SIGNATURE. Assumed name of Francois Marie Arouet (1694-1778). French writer

VOLTAIRE SIGNATURE. Assumed name of Francois Marie Arouet (1694-1778). French writer. Autograph siganture

Background imageMan Of Letters Collection: JOHANN GOETHE (1749-1832). Johann Wolfgang von Goethe. German poet and man of letters

JOHANN GOETHE (1749-1832). Johann Wolfgang von Goethe. German poet and man of letters. Wood engraving, 19th century

Background imageMan Of Letters Collection: SAMUEL JOHNSON (1709-1784). English man of letters. Walking Up High Street

SAMUEL JOHNSON (1709-1784). English man of letters. Walking Up High Street. Caricature of Samuel Johnson (left) and James Boswell designed by Samuel Collings and etched by Thomas Rowlandson, 1786

Background imageMan Of Letters Collection: HORACE WALPOLE (1717-1797). 4th Earl of Orford. English man of letters and collector

HORACE WALPOLE (1717-1797). 4th Earl of Orford. English man of letters and collector. Line and stipple engraving after a miniature, 1745, by C.F. Zincke

Background imageMan Of Letters Collection: FEDERICO GARCIA LORCA (1899-1936). Spanish man of letters

FEDERICO GARCIA LORCA (1899-1936). Spanish man of letters

Background imageMan Of Letters Collection: GERMANY: GOETHE HOUSE. The house on the Frauenplan in Weimar, Germany

GERMANY: GOETHE HOUSE. The house on the Frauenplan in Weimar, Germany, presented to Johann Wolfgang von Goethe in 1792 by Karl August, hereditary prince of Weimar. Line engraving after a drawing, 1827




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"Man of Letters: A Journey Through Time and Culture" Step into the world of intellectual giants, where words became weapons and ideas shaped nations. From the timeless wisdom of Marcus Tullius Cicero to the rebellious spirit of Voltaire, these men were more than mere writers - they were true "Men of Letters. " Gaze upon the majestic bust of Cicero, crafted from marble and stone, a symbol of eloquence that transcends centuries. His words still resonate today, reminding us that knowledge is power. In Jean-Antoine Houdon's sculpture, we see Voltaire in all his glory. This French man of letters dared to challenge authority with his biting wit and sharp intellect. He assumed an alias but left an indelible mark on literature. Victor Hugo's carte-de-visite photograph captures the essence of this renowned French writer. With pen in hand and determination in his eyes, he fought for social justice through his powerful novels like Les Misérables. James Boswell's pencil sketch takes us back to a bygone era when literary salons buzzed with intellectual discourse. As a biographer and diarist, Boswell immortalized Dr Johnson's life while shedding light on their friendship. George Bernard Shaw stands tall as an Irish man of letters who fearlessly tackled societal norms through plays like Pygmalion. His witty dialogue challenged conventions while entertaining audiences worldwide. Ralph Waldo Emerson emerges from Samuel Rowse's wood engraving as an American philosopher whose transcendentalist ideas inspired generations. He believed in self-reliance and individualism during times marked by conformity. Charles Green's artwork transports us to Fleet Street where Dr Johnson and Boswell strolled together amidst lively conversations at coffeehouses - a testament to their enduring bond as men united by letters. Ignatius Sancho’s engraved portrait showcases a remarkable figure who rose above adversity as both composer and writer during England’s 18th-century.