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100 1 _aBeloe, William,
_d1756-1817
245 1 4 _aThe sexagenarian; or, the recollections of a literary life (Volume 1 of 2)
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2023
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2023-11-24
508 _aAndrew 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)
520 _a"The Sexagenarian; or, the recollections of a literary life (Volume 1 of 2)" by Beloe is a memoir written in the early 19th century. This two-volume work chronicles the experiences and reflections of a literary figure, presumably in his sixties, as he recounts his life in the literary world and the notable individuals he encountered. It appears to blend personal anecdotes with cultural commentary, providing insights into the literary society of that time. The opening of the memoir introduces the character of the Sexagenarian, who reflects on his life and career with a mix of nostalgia and humor. He discusses his early days as a writer, the whimsicalities of literary dedications, and his relationships with influential figures such as Mr. Pitt and various bishops and scholars. The narrative shares personal experiences from his childhood, education, and challenges he faced in his pursuit of literary recognition, highlighting his delicate constitution, social ambitions, and the friendships that sustained him throughout his journey. The memoir sets a reflective tone as it examines the complexities of aging, ambition, and the interplay of personal relationships within the literary community. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _pOriginally published:
_cLondon: F.C. and J. Rivington, 1817
653 _aAuthors, English
653 _aBeloe, William, 1756-1817
653 _aEnglish literature -- Anecdotes
700 1 _aRennell, Thomas,
_d1787-1824
856 4 _uhttps://archive.org/details/sexagenarianorre01beloiala
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/72213
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