The Adventure of Living : a Subjective Autobiography by John St. Loe Strachey
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| Author | Strachey, John St. Loe, 1860-1927 |
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| Title | The Adventure of Living : a Subjective Autobiography |
| Note | Reading ease score: 65.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Credits | Produced by Mark Zinthefer, Charles Franks and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team |
| Summary | "The Adventure of Living: A Subjective Autobiography" by John St. Loe Strachey is an autobiographical work crafted during the early 20th century. This engaging narrative unfolds Strachey's life experiences and reflections, emphasizing the pivotal moments that shaped him as a journalist and a thinker. The book highlights his tenure with the esteemed publication, "The Spectator", along with insights into his family background, personal relationships, and the influences that guided his intellectual and moral development. At the start of this autobiography, Strachey reveals his motivation for writing, illustrating his commitment to authenticity by acknowledging the irony within his own choices, particularly in terms of personal connections he had vowed to keep private. He fondly recalls memorable experiences shared with his wife and discusses the significance of his time in London as he transitioned from aspiring writer to notable contributor for "The Spectator". The opening chapters set the tone for a reflective journey, combining both personal anecdotes and broader observations, which together underscore his belief that the essence of one's life story is both an adventure and a tapestry of human experience. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PN: Language and Literatures: Literature: General, Criticism, Collections |
| Subject | Strachey, John St. Loe, 1860-1927 |
| Subject | Journalists -- Great Britain -- Biography |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 6567 |
| Release Date | Sep 1, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated | Dec 29, 2020 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 72 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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