| Author |
Roberts, Morley, 1857-1942 |
| LoC No. |
13000261
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| Title |
The private life of Henry Maitland: A record dictated by J. H.
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| Original Publication |
United States: Hodder & Stoughton,1912.
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| Note |
"A thinly veiled novel that details the unhappy life of George Gissing, the novelist." cf. The Literary digest, Dec. 21, 1912.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 65.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Al Haines
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| Summary |
"The Private Life of Henry Maitland: A Record Dictated by J. H." by Morley Roberts is a biographical account written in the early 20th century. The narrative centers around Henry Maitland, a relatively obscure yet insightful figure in literature, as described through the eyes of his close friend J.H. The text seeks to present an authentic portrait of Maitland's tumultuous life, exploring the complexities of his character and personal struggles amid the literary world. The opening of the biography establishes the context of J.H.'s deep acquaintance with Maitland, emphasizing the difficulty and responsibility of representing a friend’s life truthfully. J.H. reflects on Maitland's earlier years at Moorhampton College, highlighting his brilliance and idealism while foreshadowing the challenges that would soon confront him. As the narrative unfolds, it delves into both Maitland's academic honors and the unfortunate entanglement with a young woman from the streets, which would lead to a series of personal crises and moral dilemmas. The preface and opening chapters set the tone for an exploration of not just Maitland's external life but also the internal struggles that would shape his destiny as a writer and individual. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
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| Subject |
Gissing, George, 1857-1903
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
69000 |
| Release Date |
Sep 16, 2022 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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