02484cam a22003253u 45000010005000000030007000050050017000120060002000290070005000310080041000360400011000770410017000880500007001051000036001122450042001482640051001903000047002413360026002883370026003143380036003405000031003765080130004075201378005375340045019156530052019606530052020126530035020648560042020999990017021419821UtSlPG20260610133236.0mcr n260607r2006||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPR1 aWard, Humphry, Mrs.,d1851-192012aA Writer's Recollections — Volume 2 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2006  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2006-02-01  aProduced by Andrew Templeton, Juliet Sutherland, David
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Proofreading Team  a"A Writer's Recollections — Volume 2" by Mrs. Humphry Ward is a memoir written in the early 20th century that presents a reflective account of the author's experiences and relationships with notable literary and political figures during the late 19th century. The narrative provides insights into key themes such as friendship, intellectual discourse, and the struggles of a writer balancing personal and public life, particularly through the lens of her connections with well-known individuals like John Morley, Arthur Balfour, and Henry James.  The opening of the memoir introduces readers to the vibrant London literary scene of the 1880s, where the author shares her initial interactions with John Morley, emphasizing his significant intellectual presence and moral convictions. She recounts the stimulating environment of her life at that time, intertwined with her husband’s work and their growing family. As memories unfold, they reflect on the dynamics of friendship within a circle of influential figures, touching upon various cultural and political insights that shaped the period. The first chapter sets a nostalgic tone, blending personal recollections with broader societal themes, thus inviting readers to explore the complexities of life as a writer in an era marked by social change and literary evolution. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aNovelists, English -- 20th century -- Biography  aNovelists, English -- 19th century -- Biography  aWard, Humphry, Mrs., 1851-192040uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/9821  c51442d51442