Father And Son - Edmund Gosse - Bog

Father and Son: Biographical Recollections is a memoir written by Edmund Gosse, originally published in 1907. The book is a candid account of Gosse's relationship with his father, Philip Henry Gosse, a prominent naturalist and religious fundamentalist. The memoir traces their relationship from Gosse's childhood, through his adolescence and early adulthood, and ultimately to his father's death.Throughout the book, Gosse grapples with the conflicting influences of his father's religious beliefs and his own intellectual curiosity. The memoir is notable for its frank depiction of the tension between science and religion in the late 19th century, as well as for its exploration of the complexities of family relationships.Father and Son is considered a classic of English literature and has been praised for its honesty, its vivid prose, and its psychological insight. It is also notable for its influence on the genre of literary memoir, which would become increasingly popular in the 20th 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.