| Author |
Beloe, William, 1756-1817 |
| Editor |
Rennell, Thomas, 1787-1824 |
| Title |
The sexagenarian; or, the recollections of a literary life (Volume 2 of 2)
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| Original Publication |
London: F.C. and J. Rivington, 1817.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 55.1 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Andrew Sly, MFR and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
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| Summary |
"The Sexagenarian; or, the recollections of a literary life (Volume 2 of 2)" by Beloe is a literary memoir written in the early 19th century. This work reflects on the author's personal experiences and observations throughout his life in the literary sphere, providing insights into various notable figures and events of the time. The text focuses on the intertwined relationships between politics, literature, and society, exploring themes of personal development and shifting ideologies. At the start of the memoir, readers are introduced to a character whose life trajectory reveals significant changes in beliefs and circumstances over a span of twenty-five years. This individual, who began as a Dissenter and worked as a clerk, eventually became a chaplain with the Bishop of Llandaff and gained recognition for his literary contributions. The narrative transitions between different notable figures, including the witty John Wilkes, revealing a tapestry of interconnected lives and their influences on the author. The tone reflects both nostalgia and critical observation, as the Sexagenarian recounts personal anecdotes and broader reflections on the complexities of human character and society during a transformative era. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
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| Subject |
Authors, English
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| Subject |
Beloe, William, 1756-1817
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| Subject |
English literature -- Anecdotes
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
72214 |
| Release Date |
Nov 24, 2023 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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