William Lyon Phelps
American author, literary critic, and longtime professor of English at Yale University, known for popular lectures, radio broadcasts, and promotion of contemporary literature.
Books
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1. Essays On Russian Novelists
A concise collection of critical essays that explores the major Russian novelists, analyzing their narrative techniques, recurring themes, and psychological and moral concerns; the writer places these works in cultural and historical context, compares styles and character creation, and offers accessible judgments intended for both general readers and students of literature, emphasizing the emotional power and philosophical depth of Russian fiction.
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