Project Gutenberg 2004-06-01 Public domain in the USA. 897 Fields, James Thomas 1817 1881 Yesterdays with Authors Thackeray -- Hawthorne -- Dickens -- Wordsworth -- Miss Mitford -- "Barry Cornwall" and some of his friends. Produced by Keren Vergon, David Cortesi and PG Distributed Proofreaders "Yesterdays with Authors" by James Thomas Fields is a collection of personal anecdotes and reflections written during the late 19th century. In this engaging memoir, Fields provides insights into his experiences as a prominent publisher and bookseller, who held close relationships with some of the most significant literary figures of his time, including Nathaniel Hawthorne, Charles Dickens, and William Makepeace Thackeray. The book offers a window into the lives and creative processes of these authors, blending biographical narrative with a vivid portrayal of the literary world of the era. At the start of "Yesterdays with Authors," Fields sets the tone by reminiscing about his friendships with various literary figures, sharing the joy and privilege he feels in observing their lives and works. He discusses the portraits hanging in his space—silent companions that spark conversations about their personalities and significant contributions to literature. The opening portion includes specific references to his interactions with Alexander Pope, weaving in rich historical context while highlighting the profound impact these authors had on him. Fields' warm, conversational style invites readers into a realm where literary history and personal relationships intertwine, laying the groundwork for a detailed exploration of authors whose legacies shaped the literary canon. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 65.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Dickens, Charles, 1812-1870 Hawthorne, Nathaniel, 1804-1864 Authors -- Biography Thackeray, William Makepeace, 1811-1863 Wordsworth, William, 1770-1850 Mitford, Mary Russell, 1787-1855 Cornwall, Barry, 1787-1874 PR Text Category: Biographies Category: Essays, Letters & Speeches Category: History - Modern (1750+) 969242 2025-08-05T16:20:18.276475 text/html 960054 2024-10-28T19:40:35 text/html 503071 2025-08-05T16:20:26.890930 application/epub+zip 523303 2025-08-05T16:20:19.244920 application/epub+zip 450493 2025-08-05T16:20:18.769476 application/epub+zip 755048 2025-08-05T16:20:33.157886 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 728077 2025-08-05T16:20:26.416883 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 655322 2022-09-06T21:46:28.888116 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 931260 2025-08-05T16:20:16.956498 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 911472 2024-10-28T19:40:35 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 18296 2025-08-05T16:20:33.300869 application/rdf+xml 10402 2025-08-05T16:20:18.859435 image/jpeg 1903 2025-08-05T16:20:18.815445 image/jpeg 509292 2025-08-05T16:20:18.357476 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia