Recollections Of A Literary Man (1889)

Recollections Of A Literary Man is a memoir written by French author Alphonse Daudet and published in 1889. The book is a personal account of Daudet's life as a writer and the literary world he inhabited during the mid-19th century. Daudet shares his experiences and insights into the literary scene of his time, including his relationships with other writers such as Victor Hugo, Gustave Flaubert, and Emile Zola. He also discusses his own works, including his famous novel Tartarin of Tarascon, and the challenges he faced as a writer.The book is divided into several chapters, each focusing on a different aspect of Daudet's life and career. He writes about his childhood in Provence, his early struggles as a writer, and his eventual success in Paris. He also shares anecdotes about his encounters with notable figures such as Alexandre Dumas and Sarah Bernhardt.Throughout the book, Daudet's love for literature and the written word is evident. He provides a detailed and intimate look at the life of a writer during a time of great literary and artistic flourishing in France. Overall, Recollections Of A Literary Man is an engaging and insightful memoir that provides a valuable glimpse into the life and times of one of France's most celebrated writers.Illustrated By Bieler, Montequt, Myrbach And Rossi.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.