My Friends and Acquaintance

My Friends and Acquaintance

Peter George Patmore

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Editorial:
Nabu Press
Año de edición:
2010
Materia
Biografía: general
ISBN:
9781146907910
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'My Friends and Acquaintance' offers a fascinating glimpse into the lives and personalities of notable figures of the 19th century, as seen through the eyes of Peter George Patmore. This collection of biographical sketches provides personal anecdotes and observations about individuals such as R. Plumer Ward, Horace and James Smith, and William Hazlitt. Patmore’s insightful commentary and intimate portraits offer a unique perspective on the social and intellectual circles of his time. Readers interested in literary history and the personal lives of prominent writers will find this book an engaging and informative read. Patmore’s writing captures the essence of his subjects, offering a blend of admiration and critical assessment. This volume serves as a valuable resource for understanding the dynamics and relationships that shaped the literary landscape of the era.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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