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Unlock the personal voice behind literary reputations and the era that shaped them.
This intimate collection gathers Douglas Goldring’s incisive essays and recollections on poets, critics, and the culture of early 20th‑century letters. Read through a memoirist’s lens as Goldring recalls meetings, debates, and the shifting tides of literary fame with clarity and generosity.
From lively sketches of James Elroy Flecker to pointed critiques of war poetry, the pages illuminate how friendships, publishing, and the world of letters interact with artistic promise. The author also reflects on his own rise as a critic, sharing candid moments, witty exchanges, and the evolving atmosphere of London’s literary circles. The result is a thoughtful, sometimes witty look at the people who helped define an era, and at the responsibilities and temptations of criticism itself.What you’ll experience
- Vivid portraits of poets, their tempers, and the moments that tested reputations.
- Insight into prewar and wartime literary culture, including publishing, reviews, and editors at work.
- Personal anecdotes that reveal how criticism can influence a writer’s career and reception.
- Reflections on aging, memory, and the changing landscape of letters over a decade.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book showcases three significant Georgian novelists, Compton Mackenzie, Hugh Walpole, and Gilbert Cannan, who emerged in the early 20th century with critical acclaim and popular success. Their novels captured the zeitgeist of the era, exploring themes of societal transformation, class dynamics, and the complexities of human relationships. The author examines the strengths and weaknesses of each writer, placing their work within the broader literary landscape of the time. Through detailed analysis, the book sheds light on the unique contributions of these novelists to English literature, highlighting their skill in capturing the nuances of human behavior and the social fabric of their time. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781330683880_0
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