The book features a series of vignettes about notable writers such as Nathaniel Hawthorne, Edgar Allan Poe, and Walt Whitman, among others. Fields recounts his experiences with these literary giants, capturing their quirks, struggles, and triumphs. His portrayals highlight not only their literary contributions but also their humanity, revealing the complexities and challenges they faced in their creative endeavors.In addition to celebrating these authors, Fields reflects on the literary cu...

In "Yesterdays with Authors,'Äù James Thomas Fields presents a rich tapestry of literary anecdotes and reflections that illuminate the lives of prominent 19th-century authors. Through a blend of autobiographical narrative and biographical sketches, Fields employs an engaging conversational style that invites readers into the intimate world of writers such as Nathaniel Hawthorne and Edgar Allan Poe. This collection not only serves as a window into the literary circles of the time but also c...

In tribute to the bicentennial of the birth of Charles Dickens, Delphi Classics is pleased to introduce Dickensiana, a first of its kind e-compilation of period accounts of Dickens’s life and works, rare 19th and early 20th century books and articles about Dickens and Dickensian locales, reminiscences by family, friends and colleagues, tribute poems, parodies, satires and sequels based on his works and much more, spiced with an abundance of vintage images. Delphi looks forward to publishin...

Biography of the pioneer of women's rights and mother of Mary Shelley (author of Frankenstein). According to Wikipedia: "Mary Wollstonecraft 27 April 1759 10 September 1797) was an eighteenth-century British writer, philosopher, and feminist. During her brief career, she wrote novels, treatises, a travel narrative, a history of the French Revolution, a conduct book, and a children's book. Wollstonecraft is best known for A Vindication of the Rights of Woman (1792), in which she argues that...

This file includes: Journal of a Residence on a Georgian Plantation 1838-1839, Poems (1844), Records of a Girlhood, Records of Later Life, and Letters of Edward Fitzgerald to Fanny Kemble 1871-1883. According to Wikipedia: "Frances Anne Kemble (27 November 1809 - 15 January 1893), was a famous British actress and author in the early and mid nineteenth century… In 1834, she retired from the stage to marry an American, Pierce Butler, grandson of the Founding Father Pierce Butler, and heir to...

An Autobiography of Anthony Trollope.

In "The English Novel," George Saintsbury presents a comprehensive exploration of the development of the novel as a literary form in England. With a keen analytical style, Saintsbury examines the evolution of the English novel from its inception in the 18th century to contemporary works in his time, delving into various authors, movements, and narrative techniques. He employs an erudite yet accessible approach, weaving together critical insight and historical context, which makes the work ...

At Sunnyside, Irving wrote his " Life of Oliver Goldsmith." Putnam, the bookseller, had said to him one day : "Here is Foster's ' Life of Goldsmith ;' I think of republishing it." "I once wrote a Memoir of Goldsmith," answered Irving, " which was prefixed to an edition of his works printed at Paris ; and I have thought of enlarging it and making it more perfect." " If you will do that," was the reply of the bookseller, "I shall not republish the Life by Foster." Within three months afterwar...

Life of Charles Dickens is a comprehensive biography by Frank Thomas Marzials. The author has paid tribute to Dickens the legendary English writer of all times for his contribution to English Literature. Marzials discusses works by Dickens in detail and explains how Dickens' stories and plots were influenced by his own life. Informative!

In "Hawthorne," part of the esteemed English Men of Letters series, Henry James offers a rich and nuanced examination of Nathaniel Hawthorne's literary contributions and the complexities of his character. James employs a biographical approach, blending detailed critical analysis with a deep appreciation for Hawthorne's themes, particularly his explorations of morality, isolation, and the human psyche. Written with James's characteristic prose'—lyrical yet incisive'—the work situates Hawtho...