The Farthing Poet: A Biography Of Richard Hengist Horne 1802-84 (SIGNED)
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Author: Ann Blainey
Binding: Hardback
Published: Longmans, London, 1968
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Damaged
Pages: Good, price clipped
Markings: Signed with inscription
Condition remarks: SIGNED BY AUTHOR! Dust jacket has general wear and tear, bumps on bottom corners and is price clipped, previous owner bookplate inside
This compelling biography, The Farthing Poet: A Biography Of Richard Hengist Horne 1802-84 A Literary Life, chronicles the remarkable and often challenging existence of a significant 19th-century literary figure. It uncovers the intricate details of Horne's extensive career, from his early poetic endeavors to his later contributions across various genres, illustrating the financial precarity that frequently accompanied artistic pursuits in his era. The narrative presents a vivid portrait of a man deeply embedded in the literary landscape, detailing his relationships with contemporaries and his enduring impact on Victorian letters. This scholarly work offers an authoritative account of a life dedicated to the written word, providing essential context for understanding the broader cultural movements of the period.
Author: Ann Blainey
Binding: Hardback
Published: Longmans, London, 1968
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Damaged
Pages: Good, price clipped
Markings: Signed with inscription
Condition remarks: SIGNED BY AUTHOR! Dust jacket has general wear and tear, bumps on bottom corners and is price clipped, previous owner bookplate inside
This compelling biography, The Farthing Poet: A Biography Of Richard Hengist Horne 1802-84 A Literary Life, chronicles the remarkable and often challenging existence of a significant 19th-century literary figure. It uncovers the intricate details of Horne's extensive career, from his early poetic endeavors to his later contributions across various genres, illustrating the financial precarity that frequently accompanied artistic pursuits in his era. The narrative presents a vivid portrait of a man deeply embedded in the literary landscape, detailing his relationships with contemporaries and his enduring impact on Victorian letters. This scholarly work offers an authoritative account of a life dedicated to the written word, providing essential context for understanding the broader cultural movements of the period.