Books and Characters is a beautiful and compelling collection of essays that explores the lives and works of some of the most influential writers in French and English literature. Strachey's unique and insightful perspectives shed light on the diverse voices and styles that make up the literary canon, making this book a valuable resource for students, scholars, and anyone who loves literature. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.