J. G. Lockhart

Gebundenes Buch

Some Passages In The Life Of Mr. Adam Blair And The History Of Matthew Wald (1846)

Beschreibung

This book is a facsimile reprint and may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages.

Autor

John Gibson Lockhart was a Scottish writer, editor, and biographer, best remembered for his definitive seven-volume biography of his father-in-law, Sir Walter Scott, titled Memoirs of the Life of Sir Walter Scott, Bart. This biography remains a cornerstone in the study of Scott's life and work. Born in Cambusnethan House, Scotland, Lockhart was well-educated and began his literary career in the early 19th century. Lockhart also authored several novels, including Adam Blair and Reginald Dalton, which reflect his ability to craft complex characters and explore themes of morality and inner conflict. Although his novels were not as widely acclaimed as his biography of Scott, they helped establish his literary reputation. In addition to his writing, Lockhart was the editor of Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, a prominent literary journal of the time. He was deeply involved in the Romantic literary movement and maintained close relationships with notable figures like Lord Byron and Samuel Taylor Coleridge. Lockhart's personal life was shaped by his marriage to Caroline Lamb, a poet and novelist. He passed away in 1854, leaving a lasting impact on British literature.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Kessinger Publishing, LLC
• Seitenzahl: 388
• Erscheinungstermin: 2. Juni 2008
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 235mm x 157mm x 27mm
• Gewicht: 779g
• ISBN-13: 9781436566063
• ISBN-10: 1436566061
• Artikelnr.: 24600040