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The Life of Thomas Bailey Aldrich

The Life of Thomas Bailey Aldrich

Greenslet, Ferris

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Literary Criticism19th Century United States HistoryFiction Anthologies

ISBN10: 1162630876
ISBN13: 9781162630878
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 380
Weight: 1.44
Height: 0.78 Width: 7.50 Depth: 9.25
Language: English
The Life of Thomas Bailey Aldrich is a comprehensive biography of the American author and poet, Thomas Bailey Aldrich. Written by Ferris Greenslet, a literary critic and editor, the book delves into Aldrich's life and career, from his childhood in New Hampshire to his rise as a prominent literary figure in the late 19th century. The biography explores Aldrich's early years as a newspaper reporter and editor, his travels throughout Europe, and his friendships with other notable writers of his time, such as Mark Twain and Henry James. It also delves into Aldrich's personal life, including his marriage to Lilian Woodman and his struggles with health issues.Throughout the book, Greenslet provides insight into Aldrich's writing process and the themes that dominated his work, such as nostalgia, nature, and the passage of time. The biography also includes excerpts from Aldrich's poetry and prose, giving readers a glimpse into his literary style and voice.Overall, The Life of Thomas Bailey Aldrich offers a detailed and engaging portrait of one of America's most celebrated writers, shedding light on both his personal and professional life and the impact he had on the literary landscape of his time.1908. The biography of the life of poet Thomas Bailey Aldrich. Contents: Tom Bailey; The Hall Bedroom; Arrival; Beacon Hill; Ponkapog; The Atlantic Monthly; Indian Summer Days; The Last Years; and Aldrich's Poetry.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.

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