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100 1 _aWard, Humphry, Mrs.,
_d1851-1920
245 1 2 _aA Writer's Recollections — Volume 2
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2006
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
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_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2006-02-01
508 _aProduced by Andrew Templeton, Juliet Sutherland, David Gundry, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team
520 _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.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aNovelists, English -- 20th century -- Biography
653 _aNovelists, English -- 19th century -- Biography
653 _aWard, Humphry, Mrs., 1851-1920
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/9821
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