Calamities and Quarrels of Authors by Isaac Disraeli
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"Calamities and Quarrels of Authors" by Isaac Disraeli is a literary exploration written in the early 19th century. The work delves into the tribulations faced by authors throughout history, discussing their struggles with poverty, lack of recognition, and the often tumultuous relationships between writers and their patrons. Disraeli not only examines the challenges of authorship but also reflects on the broader cultural and historical context of literary endeavors. The opening of the
text serves as a preface, outlining Disraeli's intention to explore the various calamitous fates of authors. He cites past writers and references their lamentations about the hardships of being an author, such as Pierius Valerianus and Theophilus Spizelius. Through a variety of examples and anecdotes, the author reveals a sobering truth: despite their genius and contributions to society, many authors live in obscurity and financial despair, often questioning the very worth of their endeavors in the world of literature. The introduction sets a tone of empathy for these literary figures while suggesting that their struggles are both timely and timeless, relevant to both past and contemporary readers. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Disraeli, Isaac, 1766-1848 |
|---|---|
| Editor | Disraeli, Benjamin, Earl of Beaconsfield, 1804-1881 |
| Title | Calamities and Quarrels of Authors |
| Credits |
Produced by Jonathan Ingram, Katherine Ward, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 53.4 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PN: Language and Literatures: Literature: General, Criticism, Collections |
| Subject | Authors, English -- Biography |
| Subject | Literary quarrels |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 30745 |
| Release Date | Dec 23, 2009 |
| Last Update | Jan 5, 2021 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 1557 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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