Eugene Field: An Auto-Analysis (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Eugene Field

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0428906222 ISBN 13: 9780428906221

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Discover the man behind the notes: a candid look at Eugene Field through his own Auto-Analysis.

This concise portrait reveals Field’s drive to record his life, work, and beliefs in his own words, offering a firsthand glimpse into the author and editor behind beloved verse.

This edition compiles the self-portraits, selections, and biographical context that illuminate Field’s methods, ambitions, and the era’s literary scene. It frames how his early publications, editorial roles, and personal reflections shaped his writings and reputation.

• Leads with Field’s motivation for writing an Auto-Analysis — to preserve key memories for future readers.
• Traces his career from St. Louis to Chicago, including major publications and editor roles.
• Offers insights into his personal tastes, beliefs, and hopes for literature and education.
• Highlights the way he framed his life and work for biographical readers and collectors.

Ideal for readers of literary biography, 19th‑century American letters, and fans curious about the life behind Field’s poems and essays.

About this title

About the Author

Eugene Field (1850-1895) is best known for his children's poetry.
Giselle Potter is the illustrator of ""The Boy Who Loved Words ""by Roni Schotter, which received two starred reviews, ""The Littlest Grape Stomper ""by Alan Madison, and ""Kate and the Beanstalk ""(a ""Publishers Weekly ""and ""School Library Journal ""Best
Book and ALA Notable Book). She lives in Kingston, New York.

""From the Hardcover edition.""

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0428906222
• ISBN 13: 9780428906221
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 67