Records And Reminiscences

Records And Reminiscences

Francis Cowley Burnand

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Kessinger Publishing
Año de edición:
2009
Materia
Antologías (no poéticas)
ISBN:
9781120688583
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Records and Reminiscences: Personal and General is a book written by Francis Cowley Burnand and published in 1905. The book is a collection of personal and general reminiscences of the author, who was a renowned English playwright, humorist, and comic writer during the Victorian era. The book is divided into two parts: the first part contains Burnand’s personal recollections, while the second part comprises his general reminiscences. In the personal section, Burnand talks about his childhood, his family, and his early career as a journalist and writer. He also shares anecdotes about his famous friends and acquaintances, including Charles Dickens, William Makepeace Thackeray, and Oscar Wilde.In the general section, Burnand discusses various topics such as politics, literature, and theater. He shares his views on the major events of his time, including the Franco-Prussian War and the Boer War. He also talks about his experiences as a playwright and theater critic, providing insights into the Victorian theater scene.Overall, Records and Reminiscences: Personal and General is a fascinating glimpse into the life and times of one of the most important figures in Victorian literature and theater. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of English literature and culture.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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