The Diary of a Lover of Literature
The memoir recounts the author's childhood and adolescence, focusing on his complex relationship with his father, a devout Christian who rejects literature and art. The narrator struggles to reconcile his love of literature with his father's disapproval, leading to feelings of guilt and rebellion. As he grows older, the narrator becomes increasingly drawn to literary pursuits, eventually embracing his passion despite his father's objections.
By Edmund Gosse · First published 1893 · Genre: Literary Criticism, Diary, Biography · 2,010 words
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EXTRACTS FROM THE DIARY OF A LOVER OF LITERATURE. _Ipswich: Printed and sold by John Raw; sold also by Longman, Hurst, Rees, and Orme, Paternoster Row, London_. 1810.
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: Edmund Gosse
- Date: 1893 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Literary Criticism, Diary, Biography, Historical
- Length: 2,010 words
- Structure: 1 section, 21 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Standard (8th-9th Grade)
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Genres
- Literary Criticism — The work is primarily a detailed analysis and critique of various literary works, with the author expressing his opinions and thoughts on them.
- Diary — The format of the work is a diary, with entries detailing the author's thoughts and experiences related to literature.
- Biography — The work provides insight into the life and intellectual pursuits of the author, making it a form of biography.
- Historical — The work provides a glimpse into the literary tastes and opinions of the late 18th and early 19th centuries, making it a form of historical record.
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Autobiography · Literary Criticism · Memoir · Victorian Era · British Literature · Non-Fiction · Biographical · Personal Reflections · Cultural Analysis · Historical Context · Intellectual History · Artistic Expression