Some Particulars of the Life of Samuel Rogers (Classic Reprint) - Couverture souple

Sharpe, Samuel

 
9781332848065: Some Particulars of the Life of Samuel Rogers (Classic Reprint)

Synopsis

Exploring a life lived among art, letters, and circles of influence

This biography surveys the formed world of Samuel Rogers, a poet and collector whose friendships and taste helped shape English literary and artistic circles. It follows his rise from a keen observer of human nature to a respected host at the center of a vibrant network of writers, artists, and reform-minded thinkers.

From a house in St. James’s Place to the drawing rooms of Holland House, the book traces Rogers’s devotion to poetry, painting, sculpture, and conversation. It maps his travels to Paris after the Peace of Amiens, his companionship with Wordsworth, Coleridge, and Scott, and his years of building and curating a renowned art collection. It also examines his public life—his quiet political leanings, his stance on literary criticism, and the generous warmth with which he supported younger writers and artists.
  • The shaping of a life through friendships with Wordsworth, Scott, Coleridge, and Lord Holland
  • A devoted art collector who built a house around Greek-inspired taste and a growing collection
  • The balance between literature, art, and the social circles that surrounded him
  • Moments of reflection on fame, friendship, and the duties of a man of letters
Ideal for readers of literary biographies and art history, who want a clear sense of how one figure’s tastes and alliances influenced a broader cultural moment.

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9781248550649: Poems: With Some Particulars of the Life of Samuel Rogers / By Samuel Sharpe

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ISBN 10 :  1248550641 ISBN 13 :  9781248550649
Editeur : Nabu Press, 2012
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