Modernities

Published in 1913, 'Modernities' by Horace Barnett Samuel is a collection of essays that examines significant figures of the modern movement from the French Revolution onward. The book explores the lives and works of notable personalities such as Stendhal, Heine, and Disraeli, highlighting their contributions and the cultural currents of their times. Samuel introduces the theme of modernity and its transient nature, focusing on how these figures navigated the complexities of their era, particularly through the lens of Stendhal's intellectual and emotional struggles.