John Timbs

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Anecdote Lives Of The Later Wits And Humorists V1 (1874)

Beschreibung

Anecdote Lives Of The Later Wits And Humorists V1 is a book written by John Timbs and first published in 1874. The book is a collection of biographical sketches of some of the most famous wits and humorists of the 18th and 19th centuries. These include writers, poets, actors, and other personalities who were known for their wit and humor.The book is divided into several chapters, each of which focuses on a particular individual or group of individuals. Some of the wits and humorists featured in the book include Samuel Johnson, Oliver Goldsmith, Charles Lamb, Sydney Smith, and many others.The biographical sketches in the book are presented in an anecdotal style, with each chapter containing a series of amusing and entertaining stories about the life and times of the featured individual. The stories cover a wide range of topics, including the individual's childhood, education, personal relationships, and professional accomplishments.Overall, Anecdote Lives Of The Later Wits And Humorists V1 is an engaging and entertaining book that provides readers with a fascinating glimpse into the lives of some of the most famous wits and humorists of the 18th and 19th centuries. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of literature, comedy, and popular culture.In Two Volumes.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.

Autor

John Timbs was an English author and antiquarian. Some of his work was published under the alias "Horace Welby." Timothy was born in Clerkenwell, London, in 1801. He was educated in a private school in Hemel Hempstead. In his sixteenth year, he was apprenticed to a drugstore and printer in Dorking. He demonstrated literary talent early on, and at the age of nineteen, he began writing for the Monthly Magazine. A year later, he was appointed secretary to the company's owner, Sir Richard Phillips, and decided to pursue a career in literature. He served as editor of the Mirror of Literature, the Harlequin, and The Literary World before becoming a sub-editor of the Illustrated London News.He also founded and served as the first editor of the Year-Book of Science and Art. His published works totaled around one hundred and fifty volumes. In 1834, he was made a fellow of the London Society of Antiquaries. Timbs died on March 6, 1875, and was buried in the churchyard of St Peter and St Paul, Edenbridge, Kent.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Kessinger Publishing, LLC
• Seitenzahl: 356
• Erscheinungstermin: 24. September 2009
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 229mm x 152mm x 19mm
• Gewicht: 516g
• ISBN-13: 9781120154118
• ISBN-10: 1120154111
• Artikelnr.: 27424233