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Noble Essences: A Book of Characters is a collection of character sketches written by Osbert Sitwell, a British writer and poet. The book was first published in 1950 and contains 33 essays, each describing a different historical or fictional character. The characters included in the book range from famous figures such as Napoleon Bonaparte and Queen Elizabeth I to lesser-known individuals like a medieval jester and a 19th-century French courtesan. Sitwell's writing style is highly descriptive and often includes anecdotes and historical context to provide a fuller picture of each character.Throughout the book, Sitwell explores the idea of what makes a person noble, whether it be through their actions, personality, or status. He also examines the ways in which these characters have influenced history and culture, and how they continue to resonate with readers today.Overall, Noble Essences: A Book of Characters is a fascinating and insightful look at some of history's most intriguing figures, written by a skilled and perceptive author.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.