Memoirs Of Sir Wemyss Reid 1842 to 1885

von Stuart J. Reid

240 Seiten, Taschenbuch

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Memoirs of Sir Wemyss Reid 1842 to 1885 is a book written by Stuart J. Reid that chronicles the life and experiences of Sir Wemyss Reid during the years 1842 to 1885. Reid was a prominent British journalist, editor, and author who worked for various newspapers and magazines during his career. The book is a first-hand account of Reid's life, from his childhood in Scotland to his early career as a journalist in London. It covers his work as a war correspondent during the Crimean War and the Indian Mutiny, as well as his time as editor of The Leeds Mercury and The Speaker. Reid was also a prolific author and the book includes insights into his writing process and the inspiration behind some of his most famous works. The memoirs provide a glimpse into the social and political landscape of Victorian England, as well as the challenges faced by journalists and writers of the time. Overall, Memoirs of Sir Wemyss Reid 1842 to 1885 is a fascinating read for anyone interested in the life and work of a prominent figure in British journalism and literature during the 19th century.I had one curious experience in writing ""Gladys Fane"" that may or may not be common to most novelists. Certain of the characters were founded upon real men and women. I painted no portraits, of course, but I undoubtedly took hints from people whom I knew. My heroine, for example, had a prototype in real life, who served for the first sketch, but as I wrote I made her character develop until she was a wholly different woman from her model. Black, criticising the story in a letter, remarked that the further the heroine was removed from all likeness to the original, the more natural and real she became.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.

• Themen: Biographie, Literatur und Literaturwissenschaft Biografien und Sachliteratur Allgemein Historisch, politisch, militärisch
• ISBN: 9781419133756
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 17.06.2004
• Größe: 235 x 191 mm
• Verlag: Kessinger Publishing, LLC