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Eight Friends Of The Great is a book written by William Prideaux Courtney and published in 1910. The book is a collection of biographical sketches of eight individuals who have made significant contributions to the world of literature, art, and science. The eight friends include William Morris, Edward Burne-Jones, Dante Gabriel Rossetti, John Ruskin, George Frederick Watts, Frederic Leighton, Thomas Carlyle, and James McNeill Whistler. The book provides an in-depth look into the lives of these individuals, their accomplishments, and their influence on the cultural and intellectual landscape of their time. Each chapter is dedicated to one of the eight friends and includes a detailed account of their personal and professional lives, their achievements, and their impact on their respective fields. The author, William Prideaux Courtney, was a British writer, critic, and historian who was known for his extensive knowledge of the Victorian era. In Eight Friends Of The Great, he provides a unique perspective on the lives of these influential figures, drawing on his own experiences and insights to create a compelling and informative portrait of each individual. Overall, Eight Friends Of The Great is a fascinating read for anyone interested in the history of literature, art, and science, and a valuable resource for scholars and students of the Victorian era.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.