Ultra-Crepidarius by Edmund Gosse
The memoir recounts the author's childhood in a devout Plymouth Brethren family, where his father, Philip Henry Gosse, was a naturalist and a strict religious adherent. The book describes the repressive atmosphere of the household, where the father's obsession with religion and science led to emotional repression and a lack of affection towards his son.
By Edmund Gosse · First published 1916 · Genre: Satire, Biography, Historical · 1,559 words
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ULTRA-CREPIDARIUS; _a Satire on William Gifford. By Leigh Hunt. London, 1823: printed for John Hunt, 22, Old Bond Street, and 38, Tavistock Street, Covent Garden_.
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: Edmund Gosse
- Date: 1916 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Satire, Biography, Historical, Literary Criticism
- Length: 1,559 words
- Structure: 1 section, 18 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Difficult (College Level)
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Genres
- Satire — The work is a direct critique of William Gifford, using humor, irony, and exaggeration to expose and criticize his character and actions.
- Biography — The work provides detailed information about the life and actions of William Gifford, making it a biographical piece.
- Historical — The work references specific historical events and figures, placing it within the historical genre.
- Literary Criticism — The work critiques the writings and editorial practices of William Gifford, placing it within the genre of literary criticism.
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Autobiography · Memoir · Literary Criticism · Victorian Era · British Literature · Non-Fiction · Biographical · Family History · Parent-Child Relationship · Religion · Spirituality · Philosophy