Project Gutenberg 2008-10-25 Public domain in the USA. 189 Watts-Dunton, Theodore 1832 1914 Watts-Dunton, Walter Theodore Watts, Theodore a16000566 Old Familiar Faces Introduction -- George Borrow -- Dante Gabriel Rossetti -- Alfred, lord Tennyson -- Christina Georgina Rossetti -- Dr. Gordon Hake -- John Leicester Warren, lord de Tabley -- William Morris -- Francis Hindes Groome. Transcribed from the 1916 E. P. Dutton and Company edition by David Price. Many thanks to Kensington Central Library (http://www.rbkc.gov.uk/libraries/) for providing the copy from which the illustrations are taken "Old Familiar Faces" by Theodore Watts-Dunton is a collection of biographical reminiscences and insights concerning notable figures in Victorian literature, written in the early 20th century. The text presents a series of reflections on Watts-Dunton's friendships with prominent contemporaries, focusing on their personalities, ideas, and contributions to culture. Notable figures such as Swinburne, Rossetti, Tennyson, and Morris feature prominently, creating a rich tapestry of the literary landscape of the time. The opening of the work establishes the context for these recollections, particularly highlighting Watts-Dunton's relationships with his friends and the vibrant life he led at his home, "The Pines." It paints an affectionate portrait of his companions, showcasing their debates, camaraderie, and the lively interactions that characterized their gatherings. The narrative suggests a deep admiration for these friendships, implying that the stories and memories he collected over the years create a tribute to both the individuals and the artistic spirit of the era they inhabited. This introduction serves to set the tone for the collection, promising a blend of personal anecdotes and reflections on literary history. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 60.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Authors, English -- 19th century -- Biography PR Text Category: Biographies Category: British Literature 469510 2025-07-11T07:19:21.986889 text/html 477267 2008-10-25T03:41:32 text/html 4216248 2025-07-11T07:19:32.717886 application/epub+zip 4214295 2025-07-11T07:19:25.688877 application/epub+zip 248038 2025-07-11T07:19:23.838901 application/epub+zip 10404321 2025-07-11T07:19:37.847847 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 10361142 2025-07-11T07:19:30.971852 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 385793 2022-09-12T12:27:45.031458 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 428670 2025-07-11T07:19:21.258884 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 428350 2008-10-25T03:39:45 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 19410 2025-07-11T07:19:37.987810 application/rdf+xml 13535 2025-07-11T07:19:24.341882 image/jpeg 3468 2025-07-11T07:19:24.090870 image/jpeg 164274 2008-10-25T03:43:49 application/octet-stream application/zip 3701990 2008-10-25T03:43:50 application/octet-stream application/zip 4197597 2025-07-11T07:19:22.085923 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia