Project Gutenberg 2007-06-19 Public domain in the USA. 310 Shorter, Clement King 1857 1926 15013704 Immortal Memories I. To the immortal memory of Dr. Samuel Johnson -- II. To the immortal memory of William Cowper -- III. To the immortal memory of George Borrow -- IV. To the immortal memory of George Crabbe -- V. The literary assoc iations of East Anglia -- VI. Dr. Johnson's ancestry -- VII. The private life of Ferdinand Lassalle -- VIII. Lord Acton and the hundred best books. Transcribed from the 1907 Hodder and Stoughton edition by David Price "Immortal Memories" by Clement King Shorter is a collection of literary addresses and essays, written in the early 20th century. The book consists of commemorative speeches delivered at various literary gatherings, focusing primarily on notable figures in literature such as Dr. Samuel Johnson and William Cowper, among others. Through these essays, Shorter reflects on the lives and legacies of these literary giants, engaging readers in a discourse on their contributions to the literary canon. The opening of "Immortal Memories" introduces the concept of the book, revealing that the initial addresses were presented at celebrations or gatherings dedicated to honoring esteemed writers and literary figures. Shorter expresses a personal connection to the subjects, sharing anecdotes that highlight the pivotal moments in their lives and the impact they had on literature. His tribute to Dr. Samuel Johnson sets the stage, acknowledging the significance of Johnson's enduring influence while invoking the spirit of camaraderie among literary enthusiasts as they commemorate the vital contributions made by the authors he discusses. Overall, the opening provides a glimpse into both the personal and historical context of Shorter's reflections on literary immortality. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 68.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Johnson, Samuel, 1709-1784 Borrow, George, 1803-1881 Crabbe, George, 1754-1832 Cowper, William, 1731-1800 Lassalle, Ferdinand, 1825-1864 Best books -- Great Britain PN PR Text Category: Essays, Letters & Speeches 435787 2025-08-09T07:51:30.635082 text/html 438379 2013-03-16T13:59:08 text/html 235325 2025-08-09T07:51:39.211094 application/epub+zip 237199 2025-08-09T07:51:33.708138 application/epub+zip 220008 2025-08-09T07:51:32.395116 application/epub+zip 442816 2025-08-09T07:51:43.023042 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 392423 2025-08-09T07:51:38.232077 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 365066 2022-09-10T09:45:42.035271 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 357065 2025-08-09T07:51:29.864118 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 356890 2007-06-19T17:56:08 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 20000 2025-08-09T07:51:43.164028 application/rdf+xml 14615 2025-08-09T07:51:32.913106 image/jpeg 3612 2025-08-09T07:51:32.653071 image/jpeg 152050 2013-03-16T14:00:00 application/octet-stream application/zip 138366 2007-06-19T17:56:08 application/octet-stream application/zip 222822 2025-08-09T07:51:30.665126 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