This is a fascinating collection of prefaces to various literary works. As the collector says, prefaces give fascinating insights into an author's state of mind

Prefaces and Prologues to Famous Books with Introductions, Notes and Illustrations by Charles W. Eliot is an anthology of literary gems by famous writers. It co

Each of the prefaces and prologues in this volume is a complete work of literature unto itself, offering a unique insight to the thoughts of its author.