Louise Imogen Guiney by Alice Brown

"Louise Imogen Guiney" by Alice Brown is a biographical study written in the early 20th century. The work focuses on the life and contributions of Louise Imogen Guiney, an American poet, essayist, and scholar known for her lyrical writings and deep engagement with literature. This biography emphasizes her personal experiences, her beloved father, and her intellectual pursuits, painting her not only as a literary figure but also as a complex individual shaped by her heritage and environment. At the start of the biography, Brown establishes the context of Guiney’s life, detailing her birth in Boston and her family background, which notably includes her father, General Patrick Robert Guiney, a Civil War veteran who greatly influenced her values and aspirations. The narration reflects on her vibrant childhood adventures and the exploration of nature, emphasizing a sense of youthful exuberance and a profound connection to the literary world. The opening sets the stage for the study of Guiney's character, her literary journey, and the profound impact of her work on her contemporaries and beyond, revealing both her struggles and her triumphant spirit in art and life. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

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Author Brown, Alice, 1857-1948
LoC No. 21017379
Title Louise Imogen Guiney
Credits Produced by Emmy, MWS and the Online Distributed
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Reading Level Reading ease score: 63.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject Guiney, Louise Imogen, 1861-1920
Category Text
eBook-No. 51541
Release Date
Last Update Oct 23, 2024
Copyright Public domain in the USA.
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