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The Tale of a Modern Genius, or the Miseries of Parnassus, Vol. 3 of 3 (Classic Reprint): In a Series of Letters - Couverture souple
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A sharp, epistolary portrait of a stubborn dreamer chasing fame through a world of doors that won’t stay open.
In this third and final volume, a gifted poet writes a long, intimate letter-diary about his stalled career and steadfast courage. The book unfolds as a series of missives that mix ambition, hardship, and quiet resilience in a vividly drawn heavy-hitting literary setting.
Through Bath and London, readers glimpse the everyday grind of old-school publishing, hopeful campaigns for patronage, and the shifting tides of criticism. This edition brings a window onto a poet’s unyielding faith in art, even when fortune seems to fade and friends become few.
- Witness the stubborn grind behind epic poetry, from manuscripts to printers and backers.
- Feel the strain of a life devoted to letters amid financial pressure and social doubt.
- Experience the era’s literary networks, editors, and critics shaping a writer’s fate.
- Explore themes of perseverance, generosity, and the line between genius and misfortune.
Ideal for readers of classic epistolary fiction and historical literary satire.
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The Tale of a Modern Genius, or the Miseries of Parnassus, Vol. 3 of 3
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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book is a collection of letters written by a young author struggling to get his work published. The letters provide a glimpse into the difficulties faced by authors in the early 19th century and offer a fascinating account of the literary world of the time. The author's experiences shed light on the challenges and hardships faced by aspiring writers of the era, and highlight the social and economic factors that shaped the literary landscape of the time. Through the author's personal journey, the book explores themes of ambition, perseverance, and the pursuit of artistic recognition. It offers a valuable insight into the struggles and triumphs of a writer determined to make his mark in the literary world, and ultimately serves as a testament to the enduring power of human creativity in the face of adversity. 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 9781334366031_0
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