Project Gutenberg 1996-05-01 Public domain in the USA. 140 Tuckwell, William 1829 1919 A. W. Kinglake: A Biographical and Literary Study Transcribed from the 1902 Edition by David Price "A. W. Kinglake: A Biographical and Literary Study" by William Tuckwell is a biographical and literary analysis written in the early 20th century. This work focuses on the life and contributions of Alexander William Kinglake, an influential English writer and historian known for his travel writings, particularly "Eothen," and later for his detailed account of the Crimean War. The book provides insights into his character, literary style, and the societal context in which he lived. The opening of the biography sets the tone for an exploration of Kinglake's early years and the cultural milieu that shaped him. Tuckwell begins by reflecting on Kinglake's legacy and the urgency to document his life while the memories of his peers still linger. He delves into Kinglake's Scottish ancestry, his upbringing in Taunton, and educational experiences at various schools, including Eton and Cambridge. The passage brings to life the influences that informed Kinglake's literary voice, illustrating his early existence filled with aspirations and the development of a critical perspective towards societal conventions. Employing a rich narrative style, Tuckwell captures the essence of Kinglake's distinct personality and foreshadows the impact his writings would have on English literature. (This is an automatically generated summary.) en Kinglake, Alexander William, 1809-1891 PR Text Biographies Browsing: Biographies Browsing: Literature 294543 294469 2024-09-01T05:51:35.986758 2023-10-01T05:34:14.746328 text/html text/html 284991 2013-02-21T18:10:11 text/html 1197902 2013-02-21T18:16:46 text/html application/zip 1321392 2024-09-01T05:51:44.556203 application/epub+zip 1316578 2024-09-01T05:51:38.443250 application/epub+zip 180583 2024-09-01T05:51:37.024270 application/epub+zip 1512310 2024-09-01T05:51:48.553194 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1467957 2024-09-01T05:51:43.081206 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 289138 2022-09-01T06:18:20.302429 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 219338 219307 2024-09-01T05:51:34.898751 2023-10-01T05:34:13.767311 text/plain; charset=us-ascii text/plain 218950 2013-02-21T18:10:03 text/plain; charset=utf-8 91079 2013-02-21T18:16:46 text/plain; charset=utf-8 application/zip 18073 2024-09-01T05:51:48.696177 application/rdf+xml 18637 2024-09-01T05:51:37.415226 image/jpeg 4090 2024-09-01T05:51:37.219233 image/jpeg 1302761 2024-09-01T05:51:36.046754 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://www.gutenberg.org/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia