Bücher von Austin Dobson

Horace Walpole: A Memoir With An Appendix Of Books Printed At The Strawberry-Hill Press is a book written by Austin Dobson. It is a biography of Horace Walpole, an English writer, art historian, and politician who lived from 1717 to 1797. The book provides a detailed account of Walpole's life, including his childhood, education, political career, and literary achievements. It also explores his relationships with other prominent figures of his time, such as Samuel Johnson and William Pitt. The appendix of the book is dedicated to the books printed at the Strawberry-Hill Press, which was a printing press founded by Walpole in 1757. The press was known for producing high-quality books, many of which were illustrated with engravings and printed on fine paper. The appendix provides a list of the books published by the press, along with descriptions of their contents and illustrations. Overall, Horace Walpole: A Memoir With An Appendix Of Books Printed At The Strawberry-Hill Press is a comprehensive and informative book that sheds light on the life and work of one of England's most influential writers and intellectuals.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.

The Life of Oliver Goldsmith is a biographical book written by Austin Dobson. The book is a detailed account of the life of the famous Anglo-Irish writer and poet, Oliver Goldsmith. The author has taken great pains to research and present a comprehensive overview of Goldsmith's life, from his humble beginnings in Ireland to his eventual rise to fame as one of the most celebrated literary figures of his time.The book covers Goldsmith's early years, his education, his struggles as a writer, and his eventual success. It also delves into his personal life, including his relationships with family and friends, his love affairs, and his financial difficulties. The author provides a vivid portrayal of Goldsmith's personality, his wit, his charm, and his many eccentricities.The book is written in a highly engaging and accessible style, making it an enjoyable read for both casual readers and scholars alike. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the life and works of Oliver Goldsmith, as well as for those interested in the literary and cultural history of 18th-century England and Ireland. Overall, The Life of Oliver Goldsmith is a well-researched and highly informative biography that sheds new light on the life and legacy of one of the greatest writers of his time.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.

M. Rouquet's book is a rare duodecimo of some two hundred pages, bound in sheep, which, in the copy before us, has reached that particular stage of disintegration when the scarfskin, without much persuasion, peels away in long strips.

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. 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 the original work.

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. 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 the original work.

At the outset of this book, published in the first 'English Men of Letters' series in 1883, the poet and author Austin Dobson (1840-1921) declares his intention to restrict himself to giving a 'purely biographical' account of the life of the lawyer, novelist and dramatist Henry Fielding (1707-54). Fielding is probably best remembered today for his novels Joseph Andrews and The History of Tom Jones (1749), but in his own day he was famous not only for his writings in many different genres but also for his work as an innovatory Justice of the Peace in London. Dobson recounts Fielding's life from his schooldays at Eton to the production of his first play, and his subsequent careers as a writer, magistrate and controversialist, until his death in Portugal (where he had travelled in the hope that the climate would improve his health) in October 1754.