Masters of the English Novel: A Study of Principles and Personalities - Sir Richard Francis Burton

Masters of the English Novel: A Study of Principles and Personalities

By Sir Richard Francis Burton

  • Release Date: 2010-03-01
  • Genre: Literary Criticism

Description

According to Wikipedia: "Captain Sir Richard Francis Burton KCMG (19 March 1821 – 20 October 1890) was an English explorer, translator, writer, soldier, orientalist, ethnologist, linguist, poet, hypnotist, fencer and diplomat. He was known for his travels and explorations within Asia and Africa as well as his extraordinary knowledge of languages and cultures. According to one count, he spoke 29 European, Asian, and African languages."