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""Charles Godfrey Leland: A Biography"" is a two-volume work by Elizabeth Robins Pennell that offers an in-depth look at the life and career of Charles Godfrey Leland, an American writer, folklorist, and linguist. The first volume covers Leland's early life and education, his travels throughout Europe, and his work as a journalist and illustrator. The second volume focuses on his later years, including his studies of folklore and mythology, his friendship with Mark Twain, and his contributions to the study of Gypsy culture. Throughout the biography, Pennell draws on Leland's own writings, as well as interviews with his friends and family, to provide a comprehensive portrait of this important figure in American literary and cultural history.1906. Volume 2 of 2. With illustrations. A study of Leland primarily based on his memoirs. Chiefly known as the author of Hans Breitmann's Ballads, Charles Godfrey Leland had not only a rich vein of humor, but was a scholar of wide cultivation and actively identified with movements to further the knowledge of the arts on the part of the people. In his early youth he practiced law, but his literary interests drew him into other channels, and in 1869 he took up his residence in London and gave himself chiefly to the study of folklore. Other volumes in this set are ISBN(s): 1417930748.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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  • Sprog:
  • Engelsk
  • ISBN:
  • 9781162723495
  • Indbinding:
  • Paperback
  • Sideantal:
  • 506
  • Udgivet:
  • 10. september 2010
  • Størrelse:
  • 152x229x26 mm.
  • Vægt:
  • 671 g.
  • 2-3 uger.
  • 10. december 2024
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""Charles Godfrey Leland: A Biography"" is a two-volume work by Elizabeth Robins Pennell that offers an in-depth look at the life and career of Charles Godfrey Leland, an American writer, folklorist, and linguist. The first volume covers Leland's early life and education, his travels throughout Europe, and his work as a journalist and illustrator. The second volume focuses on his later years, including his studies of folklore and mythology, his friendship with Mark Twain, and his contributions to the study of Gypsy culture. Throughout the biography, Pennell draws on Leland's own writings, as well as interviews with his friends and family, to provide a comprehensive portrait of this important figure in American literary and cultural history.1906. Volume 2 of 2. With illustrations. A study of Leland primarily based on his memoirs. Chiefly known as the author of Hans Breitmann's Ballads, Charles Godfrey Leland had not only a rich vein of humor, but was a scholar of wide cultivation and actively identified with movements to further the knowledge of the arts on the part of the people. In his early youth he practiced law, but his literary interests drew him into other channels, and in 1869 he took up his residence in London and gave himself chiefly to the study of folklore. Other volumes in this set are ISBN(s): 1417930748.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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