philosopher-novelist

Updated: May 26, 2025

Pater indeed actually introduced the philosopher-novelist of Madaura in the book, though he was not the hero; and his own peculiar style proved itself admirably suited to the period and subject, whether in description and conversation, or in such translation or paraphrase as that of the famous and exquisite Pervigilium Veneris.

George Saintsbury - A History of Nineteenth Century Literature (1780-1895)