Excerpt from Terminations: The Death of the Lion, the Coxon Fund, the Middle Years, the Altar of the Dead
I may as well say at once that this little record pretends in no degree to be a picture either of my introduction to Mr. Faraday or of certain proxi mate steps and stages. The scheme of my nar rative allows no space for these things, and in any case a prohibitory sentiment would be attached to my recollection of so rare an hour. These meagre notes are essentially private, so that if they see the light the insidious forces that, as my story itself shows, make at present for publicity will simply have overmastered my precautions. The curtain fell lately enough on the lamentable drama. My memory of the day I alighted at Mr. Faraday''s door is a fresh memory of kindness, hospitality, compassion, and of the wonderful illumi nating talk in which the welcome was conveyed. Some voice of the air had taught me the right moment, the moment of his life at which an act of unexpected young allegiance might most come home. He had recently recovered from a long, grave illness. I had gone to the neighbouring inn for the night, but I spent the evening in his company, and he insisted the next day on my sleeping under his roof. I had not an indefinite.
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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book provides an in-depth exploration of the life and career of Neil Faraday, a notable author who achieved great success and recognition in his lifetime. The author examines Faraday's writings and personal experiences, contextualizing them within the literary and social landscape of the time. Through a meticulous examination of Faraday's work, this book sheds light on the evolution of his ideas, his struggles with his public persona, and the impact of his writing on society. The author delves into the complexities of Faraday's relationships, exploring how they influenced his artistic vision and his profound understanding of the human condition. By delving deeply into the intricacies of Faraday's life and work, this book offers valuable insights into the nature of artistic creation, fame, and the enduring power of literature. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781331097211_0
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