The memoir recounts the author's childhood and his complex relationship with his father, Philip Henry Gosse, a naturalist and devout Christian. The narrative explores their contrasting worldviews, with the father adhering to a strict, fundamentalist Christianity and the son embracing a more liberal, secular perspective. The book portrays the emotional turmoil and intellectual struggles that arise from their differing beliefs, ultimately leading to a rift between them.
By Edmund Gosse · First published 1907 · Genre: Autobiography, Non-fiction, Biography · 13 chapters