1892 Character Sketches of Romance Fiction & Drama Brewer 4 Vol Set Selmar Hess For Sale

Character Sketches of Romance, Fiction and the Drama by the Rev. E. Cobham Brewer, LL.D., edited by Marion Harland. This four-volume set, published by Selmar Hess in 1892, serves as a revised American edition of the Reader's Handbook. These oversized hardcover volumes feature a wealth of illustrations and elaborate marbled endpapers. The text explores various literary themes across drama and fiction, presented in a comprehensive reference format. Note that these are antique volumes with significant shelf wear and age-related leather issues, suitable for reference or restoration.