John Forster And His Friendships

By Richard Renton

Book Overview

John Forster and His Friendships is a biographical book written by Richard Renton. The book provides an in-depth look at the life of John Forster, a 19th-century English biographer, critic, and essayist. The author explores Forster's personal and professional relationships with some of the most prominent figures of his time, including Charles Dickens, William Makepeace Thackeray, and Elizabeth Gaskell.The book delves into Forster's early life, his education, and his entry into the literary world. It examines his work as a journalist, his role as a literary critic, and his contributions to the literary scene in Victorian England.The author also explores Forster's personal life, including his marriage to Eliza Ann Phelps and his relationships with his children. The book provides a detailed account of Forster's friendships with other literary figures, including his close relationship with Charles Dickens, which lasted for over 30 years.Overall, John Forster and His Friendships is a comprehensive exploration of the life of an important figure in Victorian literature. It provides a fascinating insight into the literary scene of the time and the personal relationships that shaped it.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: 1162758503
• ISBN13: 9781162758503
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 356 Pages
• Weight: 1.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"