Southey's Commonplace Book, Fourth Series: Original Memoranda, Etc. (1876)

By Robert Southey

Book Overview

Southey's Commonplace Book, Fourth Series: Original Memoranda, Etc. is a collection of notes, quotes, and observations compiled by the British poet and writer Robert Southey. This book is the fourth in a series of commonplace books that Southey created throughout his life, where he recorded his thoughts, ideas, and readings. The entries in this book cover a wide range of topics, including literature, history, politics, religion, and science. Some of the entries are original compositions by Southey, while others are quotes or excerpts from other authors. The book provides a fascinating insight into the intellectual world of a prominent 19th-century writer and his interests, as well as offering a glimpse into the literary and cultural milieu of the time. Overall, Southey's Commonplace Book, Fourth Series: Original Memoranda, Etc. is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of ideas and the intellectual life of the Romantic period.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: 1104470799
• ISBN13: 9781104470791
• Release Date: May 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 760 Pages
• Weight: 2.20 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"