Patrick Shaw-Stewart (1920)

By Ronald Knox

Book Overview

The book ""Patrick Shaw-Stewart"" by Ronald Knox is a biography of the titular figure, who was a prominent British poet and scholar in the early 20th century. The book traces Shaw-Stewart's life from his childhood in Scotland to his education at Oxford, where he became a member of the famous literary group, the Oxford Apostles. The book also delves into Shaw-Stewart's romantic relationships, including his intense but ultimately doomed love affair with the writer Vita Sackville-West. Throughout the book, Knox explores Shaw-Stewart's literary output, including his poetry and essays, and provides insight into the intellectual and cultural climate of the time. The book also touches on Shaw-Stewart's involvement in World War I, where he served as a soldier and was killed in action at the age of 29. Overall, ""Patrick Shaw-Stewart"" is a comprehensive and engaging biography that sheds light on the life and work of a fascinating figure in British literary and intellectual history.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: 1104362317
• ISBN13: 9781104362317
• Release Date: April 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 228 Pages
• Weight: 0.68 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"