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100 1 _aShorter, Clement King,
_d1857-1926
245 1 0 _aImmortal Memories
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2007
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
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338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2007-06-19
505 0 _aI. To the immortal memory of Dr. Samuel Johnson -- II. To the immortal memory of William Cowper -- III. To the immortal memory of George Borrow -- IV. To the immortal memory of George Crabbe -- V. The literary assoc iations of East Anglia -- VI. Dr. Johnson's ancestry -- VII. The private life of Ferdinand Lassalle -- VIII. Lord Acton and the hundred best books.
508 _aTranscribed from the 1907 Hodder and Stoughton edition by David Price
520 _a"Immortal Memories" by Clement King Shorter is a collection of literary addresses and essays, written in the early 20th century. The book consists of commemorative speeches delivered at various literary gatherings, focusing primarily on notable figures in literature such as Dr. Samuel Johnson and William Cowper, among others. Through these essays, Shorter reflects on the lives and legacies of these literary giants, engaging readers in a discourse on their contributions to the literary canon. The opening of "Immortal Memories" introduces the concept of the book, revealing that the initial addresses were presented at celebrations or gatherings dedicated to honoring esteemed writers and literary figures. Shorter expresses a personal connection to the subjects, sharing anecdotes that highlight the pivotal moments in their lives and the impact they had on literature. His tribute to Dr. Samuel Johnson sets the stage, acknowledging the significance of Johnson's enduring influence while invoking the spirit of camaraderie among literary enthusiasts as they commemorate the vital contributions made by the authors he discusses. Overall, the opening provides a glimpse into both the personal and historical context of Shorter's reflections on literary immortality. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aJohnson, Samuel, 1709-1784
653 _aBorrow, George, 1803-1881
653 _aCrabbe, George, 1754-1832
653 _aCowper, William, 1731-1800
653 _aLassalle, Ferdinand, 1825-1864
653 _aBest books -- Great Britain
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/21869
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