The Story of My Life, volumes 1-3 by Augustus J. C. Hare
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"The Story of My Life" by Augustus J. C. Hare is a detailed autobiographical account written in the late 19th century. The work aims to reflect upon the author's past experiences, relationships, and personal growth, attempting to convey a narrative enriched by letters and journals from his life. Hare reflects on the influence of family and friendships throughout his life, with an emphasis on the impact of his mother and adopted mother.
The opening of the memoir introduces the reader to Hare's motivations for writing—initially prompted by a desire to comfort a sick friend, he discovers that revisiting his memories brings both pleasure and sorrow. He acknowledges that his recollections may differ from those of other individuals mentioned in his story, highlighting the subjective nature of memory. The narrative sets the stage for a life characterized by a mix of joy, grief, and personal development, while underlining that the essence of life lies in its intricate details rather than grand outcomes. Thus, this autobiography is positioned as a deeply personal reflection on one's journey through life, drawn from the fragmentary memory and emotions of the past. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Hare, Augustus J. C. (Augustus John Cuthbert), 1834-1903 |
|---|---|
| Title | The Story of My Life, volumes 1-3 |
| Credits |
Produced by Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from scanned images of public domain material from the Internet Archive.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 75.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | DA: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Great Britain, Ireland, Central Europe |
| Subject | Great Britain -- History -- Victoria, 1837-1901 -- Biography |
| Subject | Hare, Augustus J. C. (Augustus John Cuthbert), 1834-1903 |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 35589 |
| Release Date | Mar 16, 2011 |
| Last Update | Mar 15, 2025 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 1494 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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