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C. E. Montague: A Memoir
Hardcover
Literary FiguresWriting InstructionWorld War I
ISBN13: 9781025539140
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 368
Weight: 1.52
Height: 0.81 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
C. E. Montague: A Memoir is a detailed and reverent exploration of the life and intellectual legacy of one of the most significant British journalists and essayists of the early twentieth century. Written by Oliver Elton, this work provides a comprehensive account of Montague's career, particularly his influential tenure at the Manchester Guardian, where his editorial voice helped shape public discourse. The memoir traces his development from a scholar to a master of English prose, capturing his dedication to the craft of writing and his uncompromising moral integrity.
A central focus of the narrative is Montague's remarkable service during the First World War, an experience that profoundly influenced his later writings, such as the seminal Disenchantment. Elton utilizes personal letters and recollections to illustrate Montague's love for literature, his passion for mountaineering, and his quiet but forceful personality. This work stands as both a tribute to a man of letters and a valuable historical document that reflects the shifting cultural and political landscape of Britain between the Victorian era and the aftermath of the Great War. It is an essential read for those interested in the history of journalism, literary biography, and the personal impact of global conflict on the creative mind.
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