Publisher's Synopsis
""Literary Reminiscences and Gleanings"" is a collection of essays and articles written by Richard Wright Procter, a prominent English poet and writer in the mid-19th century. The book is divided into two parts, with the first part containing personal reminiscences of Procter's interactions with other writers and literary figures, including Charles Lamb, William Wordsworth, and Samuel Taylor Coleridge. The second part of the book consists of critical essays on various literary topics, including Shakespeare, Milton, and the Romantic poets. Procter's writing style is elegant and insightful, and his knowledge of literature is extensive. ""Literary Reminiscences and Gleanings"" provides a fascinating glimpse into the literary world of 19th-century England and is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of English literature.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.