The Life And Letters Of Theodore Watts Dunton V1

By Thomas Hake, Arthur Compton-Rickett, Thomas D. Hake

Book Overview

The Life and Letters of Theodore Watts Dunton Volume 1 is a biographical work written by Thomas Hake that chronicles the life of Theodore Watts Dunton, a prominent literary figure in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The book is divided into two parts, with the first section focusing on Dunton's life and the second section featuring a collection of his letters. The first part of the book provides a detailed account of Dunton's upbringing, education, and career as a writer, poet, and critic. It explores his relationships with other notable literary figures of his time, such as Algernon Charles Swinburne, Walter Pater, and Robert Louis Stevenson. The book also delves into Dunton's personal life, including his struggles with mental illness and his unconventional romantic relationships.The second part of the book is a collection of Dunton's letters, which offer insight into his personality, writing process, and relationships with family and friends. The letters are organized chronologically and cover a wide range of topics, including literary criticism, politics, and personal anecdotes.Overall, The Life and Letters of Theodore Watts Dunton Volume 1 is a comprehensive and engaging biography that provides a fascinating glimpse into the life and work of one of the most important literary figures of his time.Including Some Personal Reminiscences By Clara Watts Dunton. With Sixteen Illustrations.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: 1162758589
• ISBN13: 9781162758589
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 364 Pages
• Weight: 1.07 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"