Project Gutenberg 2004-11-28 Public domain in the USA. 186 Gosse, Edmund 1849 1928 Gosse, Edmund W. (Edmund William) Gosse, Edmund William, Sir Father and Son: A Study of Two Temperaments Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Father_and_Son_(Gosse_book) E-Text created by Martin Adamson "Father and Son: A Study of Two Temperaments" by Edmund Gosse is an autobiographical work written in the late 19th century. The narrative recounts the complex relationship between the author and his parents, exploring themes of spirituality, education, and the contrasting temperaments that shaped their interactions. Through a reflective lens, Gosse offers an intimate look at the familial dynamics that ultimately led to a painful rift, highlighting the clash between differing worldviews and the deep respect that remained despite their differences. At the start of the memoir, the author sets the tone by describing his upbringing in a strict, religious household shaped by Puritan values and a commitment to the study of the Scriptures. He recounts the early years of his life, where he felt isolated from the world outside, raised away from typical childhood influences, such as fairy tales and imaginative play. The opening also introduces the reader to his mother, a strong and devout woman whose suffering becomes a focal point as her health declines later in the narrative, and his father, a passionate zoologist, whose intellectual pursuits form a significant aspect of the family's life. The opening portion provides a rich backdrop for Gosse's exploration of his personal and familial struggles, setting the stage for the exploration of faith, duty, and individuality. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 61.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Gosse, Philip Henry, 1810-1888 Authors, English -- 19th century -- Biography England -- Social life and customs -- 19th century Gosse, Edmund, 1849-1928 -- Childhood and youth Authors, English -- 19th century -- Family relationships Plymouth Brethren -- England -- Biography Zoologists -- Great Britain -- Biography Conflict of generations -- England Fathers and sons -- England Apostasy PR Text Category: Biographies Category: British Literature 494438 2025-07-01T13:18:19.896046 text/html 494259 2025-01-08T00:48:20.490843 text/html 276685 2025-07-01T13:18:27.396064 application/epub+zip 283840 2025-07-01T13:18:22.970041 application/epub+zip 263584 2025-07-01T13:18:21.857046 application/epub+zip 522089 2025-07-01T13:18:30.938982 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 503006 2025-07-01T13:18:26.672040 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 389343 2022-09-02T04:36:51.037184 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 473192 2025-07-01T13:18:19.444069 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 472872 2021-01-01T00:08:59 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 186669 2021-01-01T00:08:59 text/plain; charset=us-ascii application/zip 20326 2025-07-01T13:18:31.067024 application/rdf+xml 18851 2025-07-01T13:18:22.344035 image/jpeg 4102 2025-07-01T13:18:22.098053 image/jpeg 276308 2025-07-01T13:18:19.936033 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