Raleigh (1886)

Raleigh (1886)

Edmund Gosse

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Kessinger Publishing
Año de edición:
2008
Materia
Historia general y mundial
ISBN:
9781437094909
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Raleigh (1886) is a biography written by Edmund Gosse about the life of Sir Walter Raleigh, a famous English writer, soldier, and explorer who lived in the late 16th and early 17th centuries. The book provides a detailed account of Raleigh’s life, from his birth in Devonshire to his execution in 1618. It explores his early years as a soldier, his involvement in the court of Queen Elizabeth I, his expeditions to the New World, and his eventual fall from grace and imprisonment. Gosse also delves into Raleigh’s literary achievements, including his poetry and prose works, and his role in shaping English literature. The book offers a comprehensive look at Raleigh’s life and legacy, and provides insights into the political and cultural climate of the Elizabethan era. Overall, Raleigh (1886) is a fascinating and informative biography that sheds light on one of England’s most intriguing historical figures.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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