Memoirs Of A Literary Veteran: Including Sketches And Anecdotes Of The Most Distinguished Literary Characters From 1794 To 1849 V3

By Robert Pearse Gillies

Book Overview

Memoirs Of A Literary Veteran: Including Sketches And Anecdotes Of The Most Distinguished Literary Characters From 1794 To 1849 V3 is a book written by R. P. Gillies. It is a memoir that chronicles the author's experiences and encounters with some of the most prominent literary figures of the late 18th and early 19th centuries. The book is divided into three volumes, with this being the third volume.In this volume, the author continues to share his recollections of writers and poets he encountered during his lifetime. The book is filled with anecdotes, sketches, and personal observations of literary giants such as Samuel Taylor Coleridge, William Wordsworth, and Sir Walter Scott, among others. The author's firsthand accounts give readers a unique insight into the personalities and lives of these celebrated writers.The book offers a glimpse into the literary scene of the time, with the author providing commentary on the cultural and social context in which these writers lived and worked. The author's writing style is engaging and informative, making the book an enjoyable read for anyone interested in literary history.Overall, Memoirs Of A Literary Veteran: Including Sketches And Anecdotes Of The Most Distinguished Literary Characters From 1794 To 1849 V3 is a valuable addition to the canon of literary memoirs. It offers readers a fascinating glimpse into the lives of some of the most celebrated writers of the 18th and 19th centuries, as well as a broader understanding of the cultural and social context in which they lived and worked.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163241911
• ISBN13: 9781163241912
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 348 Pages
• Weight: 1.03 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"