Memories Of Men And Books

Memories Of Men And Books

Alfred John Church

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Kessinger Publishing
Año de edición:
2007
Materia
Literatura: historia y crítica
ISBN:
9781432530525
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Memories of Men and Books is a memoir written by Alfred John Church, an English classical scholar, historian, and writer. In this book, Church shares his recollections of the many great men and books he encountered throughout his life. He writes about his experiences studying at Oxford University, his travels throughout Europe, and his encounters with famous writers such as Charles Dickens and William Makepeace Thackeray. Church also discusses his love of literature and his admiration for the works of Homer, Virgil, and other classical authors. Throughout the book, Church provides insightful commentary on the importance of education, the value of literature, and the impact that great men and books can have on one’s life. Memories of Men and Books is a fascinating and engaging memoir that offers a glimpse into the life of one of England’s most prominent scholars and writers.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.

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