Description

An Edinburgh Eleven: Pencil Portraits From College Life is a collection of sketches and character studies by James Matthew Barrie, published in 1896. The book features eleven portraits of Barrie's friends and acquaintances from his time at the University of Edinburgh, each accompanied by a short essay or anecdote that illuminates the subject's personality and quirks. The subjects range from the brilliant and eccentric to the ordinary and unremarkable, and Barrie's wit and insight bring them all vividly to life. The book is a fascinating glimpse into the social and intellectual world of late 19th century Edinburgh, and a testament to Barrie's skill as a writer and observer of human nature.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.