The Private Papers of Henry Ryecroft by George Gissing
"The Private Papers of Henry Ryecroft" by George Gissing is a semi-fictional autobiographical work published in 1903. Gissing presents himself as the editor of a deceased friend's diary, organizing the reflections into four seasonal chapters. The work explores the narrator's love of nature and offers candid observations on society and politics. Written in an unaffected, classic style, the book gained particular popularity in Japan, where its seasonal structure and honest assessments resonated
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| Author | Gissing, George, 1857-1903 |
|---|---|
| Title | The Private Papers of Henry Ryecroft |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Private_Papers_of_Henry_Ryecroft |
| Note | First published as An author at grass, from Fortnightly review, 1902-03 |
| Credits | Transcribed from the 1903 Archibald Constable & Co. edition by David Price |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 65.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | English fiction -- 19th century |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 1463 |
| Release Date | Sep 1, 1998 |
| Most Recently Updated | Dec 31, 2020 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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