02540cam a22003373u 4500 33356 UtSlPG 20260610133748.0 m cr n 260607r2010||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 2013432405 UtSlPG en iso639-1 PR Compton-Rickett, Arthur, 1869-1937 The Vagabond in Literature Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2010 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2010-08-05 Introduction: The vagabond element in modern literature -- William Hazlitt -- Thomas De Quincey -- George Borrow -- Henry D. Thoreau -- Robert Louis Stevenson -- Richard Jefferies -- Walt Whitman. Transcribed from the 1906 J. M. Dent & Co. edition by David Price "The Vagabond in Literature" by Arthur Compton-Rickett is a literary analysis written in the early 20th century. The book explores the concept of the "Vagabond" as a character type in literature, focusing on writers who embody a restless spirit and a passion for the earth, often in conflict with societal conventions. The study examines the literary personalities of notable figures such as William Hazlitt, Thomas De Quincey, and Walt Whitman, illustrating how their vagabond traits manifest in their works. The opening of the book introduces the meaning of "vagabond" not in a negative sense but as an exploration of writers who possess an innate wanderlust—both physically and intellectually. Compton-Rickett discusses the core characteristics of the vagabond temperament: restlessness, a deep passion for the earth, and a degree of aloofness or emotional reserve towards society. Additionally, he emphasizes the interplay of biography and literature in revealing these authors’ unique perspectives, setting the stage for a deeper dive into how these traits influenced their literary expressions and contributions. The author invites readers to understand the vagabond spirit as a complex and enriching aspect of literary history that reflects broader human experiences. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified English literature -- 19th century -- History and criticism Bohemianism https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/33356 74202 74202