Edmund Yates V1 - Edmund Hodgson Yates - Bog

Edmund Yates V1: His Recollections And Experiences is a memoir written by Edmund Hodgson Yates, a British journalist, novelist, and playwright. The book is the first volume of Yates' autobiography and covers his early life, career, and personal experiences up until the mid-1860s.Yates was born in 1831 and grew up in a literary family. His father was a successful actor and his mother was a writer. In his memoir, Yates recounts his childhood, education, and early career as a journalist. He also writes about his experiences working as a theatre critic, editor, and novelist.The book provides a fascinating insight into the world of journalism and literature in Victorian England. Yates writes about his encounters with famous writers and actors of the time, including Charles Dickens, Wilkie Collins, and William Makepeace Thackeray. He also shares his opinions on the social and political issues of the day, such as the Crimean War and the rise of the working class.Throughout the book, Yates is candid about his personal life and relationships. He writes about his marriage, his affairs, and his struggles with alcoholism. The book offers a glimpse into the private life of a Victorian gentleman and the challenges he faced.Overall, Edmund Yates V1: His Recollections And Experiences is a compelling memoir that provides a unique perspective on Victorian England. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of journalism, literature, and society in the 19th century.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.