Famous Houses and Literary Shrines of London by Arthur St. John Adcock
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| Author | Adcock, Arthur St. John, 1864-1930 |
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| Illustrator | Adcock, Frederick, 1874-1944 |
| LoC No. | 12040656 |
| Title | Famous Houses and Literary Shrines of London |
| Note | Reading ease score: 59.9 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Contents | Some celebrated Cockneys -- Shakespeare in London -- Where Pope stayed at Battersea -- Hogarth -- Goldsmith, Reynolds, and some of their circle -- Homes and haunts of Johnson and Boswell -- Blake and Flaxman -- A Hampstead group -- Round about Soho again -- A philosopher, two poets, and a novelist -- Charles Lamb -- St. John's Wood and Wimbledon -- Chelsea memories -- Thackeray -- Dickens -- Conclusion. |
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| Summary | "Famous Houses and Literary Shrines of London" by Arthur St. John Adcock is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The work explores notable residences and literary sites in London, highlighting the lives and works of famous authors and artists who have influenced English literature and culture. With a focus on connecting these locations to their historical significance, the book serves as both a guide and a tribute to literary heritage. The opening of the work sets the stage for an engaging exploration of the literary landscape of London, emphasizing the intrinsic connection between place and memory. Adcock reflects on how the stories and personalities of famous figures like Chaucer, Shakespeare, and Johnson infuse life into the city’s buildings and streets. He introduces the concept that understanding the past occupants allows modern inhabitants to appreciate the significance of these locations beyond their physical existence, suggesting that London itself is steeped in stories waiting to be unearthed. As he begins to detail specific locations and their historical importance, he evokes a sense of nostalgia for a literary world that is both vibrant and richly textured, creating anticipation for the journeys ahead through the city's storied past. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Literary landmarks -- England -- London |
| Subject | London (England) -- Intellectual life |
| Subject | Authors, English -- Homes and haunts -- England -- London |
| Subject | Artists -- Homes and haunts -- England -- London |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 44269 |
| Release Date | Nov 24, 2013 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 93 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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