Chatterton: A Biography

By David Masson

Book Overview

Chatterton: A Biography by David Masson is a comprehensive account of the life of Thomas Chatterton, a young poet and writer who lived in the 18th century. The book explores Chatterton's early life in Bristol, where he was born into a poor family and showed an early talent for writing. It follows his journey to London, where he attempted to make a living as a writer and poet.The biography delves into Chatterton's literary works, including his famous poems ""Rowley Poems"" and ""Elinoure and Juga"", which were attributed to a fictional medieval monk named Thomas Rowley. The book also examines Chatterton's relationships with his family, friends, and literary peers, including Samuel Johnson and Horace Walpole.Masson provides a detailed analysis of Chatterton's tragic death at the age of 17, which was caused by his own hand. The biography discusses the controversy surrounding Chatterton's suicide and the impact of his death on the literary world.Overall, Chatterton: A Biography is a fascinating and in-depth exploration of the life and works of a talented young writer who left an enduring legacy in English literature.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: 1430442654
• ISBN13: 9781430442653
• Release Date: January 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 328 Pages
• Weight: 1.06 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"