""Portraits of the Seventeenth Century Part 2: Historic and Literary"" is a book written by Charles Augustin Sainte-Beuve and originally published in 1904. The book is a collection of essays that provide an in-depth look at the notable figures of the 17th century, including writers, thinkers, and historical figures. The essays are written in a detailed and engaging style, providing readers with a wealth of information about the lives and accomplishments of these important individuals. The book is divided into two parts, with the first part focusing on historical figures and the second part focusing on literary figures. This book is an excellent resource for anyone interested in the history and literature of the 17th century, and is a must-read for students and scholars of the period.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.