Portraits of the Day (1901)

Portraits of the Day is a collection of essays written by Theophile Gautier and originally published in 1901. The book contains a series of literary portraits of various notable figures of the time, including writers, artists, and musicians. Gautier's writing style is characterized by his attention to detail and his ability to capture the essence of his subjects, providing readers with a vivid and insightful glimpse into the lives of these individuals. The book includes portraits of famous figures such as Victor Hugo, Gustave Flaubert, and Richard Wagner, as well as lesser-known figures such as the painter Jean-Francois Millet and the composer Charles Gounod. Overall, Portraits of the Day is a fascinating look at the cultural and artistic landscape of the late 19th and early 20th centuries, as seen through the eyes of one of France's most celebrated writers.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.