Charles Robert Maturin: His Life and Works by Niilo Idman
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"Charles Robert Maturin: His Life and Works" by Niilo Idman is a biographical study written in the early 20th century. The book explores the life and contributions of the relatively obscure yet influential writer Charles Robert Maturin, shedding light on his role within the Romantic movement and his lasting impact on literature. The work examines Maturin's literary output, including his notable Gothic romances, while also providing context about the social and political
climate of his time. The opening of the book establishes the author's intent and outlines the challenges faced during its compilation. Niilo Idman discusses his efforts to collect materials concerning Maturin's life and works, acknowledging gaps in accuracy due to limited access to primary sources. The text introduces Maturin's lineage, upbringing, and early educational pursuits, hinting at the literary influences that shaped his career as a novelist and playwright. This introduction provides a framework for understanding Maturin's significance in the literary canon, particularly in relation to Gothic literature and the Romantic movement. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Idman, Niilo, 1889-1977 |
|---|---|
| Title | Charles Robert Maturin: His Life and Works |
| Original Publication | Finland: Helsingfors Centraltryckeri,1923. |
| Credits | Thomas Frost, Tim Lindell and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from images made available by the HathiTrust Digital Library.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 50.1 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Maturin, Charles Robert, 1780-1824 |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 67329 |
| Release Date | Feb 5, 2022 |
| Last Update | Oct 18, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 544 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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