Portraits and Speculations

A collection of essays written in the early 20th century. This work explores various themes around art, literature, and philosophy, offering critical insights and reflections on a range of writers and thinkers, including Aloysius Bertrand, Alphonse Daudet, and Friedrich Nietzsche. The essays provide a platform through which Ransome examines how these figures influenced the notion of art and its relationship to life, morality, and personal