Seven Essays [Paperback]

First published in 1947, this book gathers together a selection of essays by renowned literary scholar George Sampson (18731950).George Sampson (18731950) was a renowned literary scholar and educationalist. First published in 1947, this book gathers together a selection of essays by Sampson on a variety of subjects. The text is comprised of a mixture of reprinted works and original material.George Sampson (18731950) was a renowned literary scholar and educationalist. First published in 1947, this book gathers together a selection of essays by Sampson on a variety of subjects. The text is comprised of a mixture of reprinted works and original material.George Sampson (18731950) was a renowned literary scholar and educationalist. First published in 1947, this book gathers together a selection of essays by Sampson on a variety of subjects. The text is comprised of a mixture of reprinted works and original material. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in Sampson and his writings.1. A boy and his books; 2. On playing the sedulous ape; 3. Truth and beauty; 4. Bach and Shakespeare; 5. The operas of Mozart; 6. Henry Irving; 7. The century of divine songs.