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100	1		_aFields, James Thomas, _d1817-1881
245	1	0	_aYesterdays with Authors
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2004
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2004-06-01
505	0		_aThackeray -- Hawthorne -- Dickens -- Wordsworth -- Miss Mitford -- "Barry Cornwall" and some of his friends.
508			_aProduced by Keren Vergon, David Cortesi and PG Distributed Proofreaders
520			_a"Yesterdays with Authors" by James Thomas Fields is a collection of personal anecdotes and reflections written during the late 19th century. In this engaging memoir, Fields provides insights into his experiences as a prominent publisher and bookseller, who held close relationships with some of the most significant literary figures of his time, including Nathaniel Hawthorne, Charles Dickens, and William Makepeace Thackeray. The book offers a window into the lives and creative processes of these authors, blending biographical narrative with a vivid portrayal of the literary world of the era. At the start of "Yesterdays with Authors," Fields sets the tone by reminiscing about his friendships with various literary figures, sharing the joy and privilege he feels in observing their lives and works. He discusses the portraits hanging in his space—silent companions that spark conversations about their personalities and significant contributions to literature. The opening portion includes specific references to his interactions with Alexander Pope, weaving in rich historical context while highlighting the profound impact these authors had on him. Fields' warm, conversational style invites readers into a realm where literary history and personal relationships intertwine, laying the groundwork for a detailed exploration of authors whose legacies shaped the literary canon. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aDickens, Charles, 1812-1870
653			_aHawthorne, Nathaniel, 1804-1864
653			_aAuthors -- Biography
653			_aThackeray, William Makepeace, 1811-1863
653			_aWordsworth, William, 1770-1850
653			_aMitford, Mary Russell, 1787-1855
653			_aCornwall, Barry, 1787-1874
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/12632
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