02619cam a22003253u 4500 18598 UtSlPG 20260610133432.0 m cr n 260607r2006||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 CT Dickinson, Asa Don, 1876-1960 Stories of Achievement, Volume IV, Authors and Journalists Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2006 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2006-06-15 The Man to Whom Expression was Travail, Rousseau -- The Ploughman-poet, Burns -- How the Farm-boy Became an Editor, Greeley -- The Factory Boy, Dickens -- The Country Parson's Daughter, Bronte -- The Journal of a Brave and Talented Girl, Alcott -- The Troubles of a Job Printer, George -- "The Making of an American", Riis -- Rejected Manuscripts, Rideling -- How She Learned to Speak, Keller. E-text prepared by Al Haines "Stories of Achievement, Volume IV: Authors and Journalists" by Asa Don Dickinson is a collection highlighting the lives and contributions of notable writers and journalists, likely written in the early 20th century. This volume features influential figures such as Jean Jacques Rousseau, Robert Burns, and Charlotte Brontë, offering insights into their personal struggles, achievements, and the impact they made on literature and society. Each story reflects on the journey of these remarkable individuals, celebrating their resilience and dedication to their craft. The opening of the collection introduces readers to several renowned authors, providing brief sketches of their lives and what made them significant in the literary world. It begins with Rousseau, exploring the dichotomy between his perceived eloquence and his actual struggles with self-expression. Following this, Burns's journey from humble beginnings to a celebrated poet demonstrates the personal challenges he faced while nurturing his talent. The text showcases how these writers overcame adversity, revealing their motivations and the profound effects of their work, with a particular emphasis on the themes of ambition, identity, and the transformative power of literature. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Biography Success https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/18598 59984 59984