The Life of Thomas Chatterton, Including His Unpublished Poems and Correspondence (Classic Reprint) - Couverture souple

John Ross Dix

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1331118166 ISBN 13 : 9781331118169

Editeur : Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

A vivid portrait of a Bristol boy’s early years and the forces that shaped his writing spirit. The book offers a careful, documentary look at a young poet’s beginnings, without assuming later outcomes.

The Life of Thomas Chatterton, Including His Unpublished Poems and Correspondence presents a researched biography that follows his childhood from the first signs of talent to the moments that defined his early years. It blends personal detail with historical context to explain how family, schooling, and place influenced his development as a writer.

Readers will encounter the boy’s home life on Redcliffe Hill, the influence of his mother and sister, and his years at Colston’s school. The narrative highlights his restless curiosity, his stubborn discipline, and the unusual path he carved toward literature, music, and antiquarian interests. These pages anchor the teen’s ambitions in real-life circumstances, offering a grounded view of his beginnings.

• Explores Chatterton’s family background and the impact of his upbringing on his work.


• Describes early schooling, discipline, and the support from his mother and sister.


• Recounts his solitary moments, practical inventions, and budding love for books.


• Contextualizes his early fame desires within the social world of 18th‑century Bristol.

Ideal for readers curious about the origins of a renowned figure in poetry and for those who value well-sourced biographical detail.

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Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Forgotten Books
• Date d'édition: 2018
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1331118166
• ISBN 13: 9781331118169
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 346
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