Project Gutenberg 1996-05-01 Public domain in the USA. 203 Tuckwell, William 1829 1919 A. W. Kinglake: A Biographical and Literary Study Transcribed from the 1902 Edition by David Price "A. W. Kinglake: A Biographical and Literary Study" by William Tuckwell is a biographical and literary analysis written in the early 20th century. This work focuses on the life and contributions of Alexander William Kinglake, an influential English writer and historian known for his travel writings, particularly "Eothen," and later for his detailed account of the Crimean War. The book provides insights into his character, literary style, and the societal context in which he lived. The opening of the biography sets the tone for an exploration of Kinglake's early years and the cultural milieu that shaped him. Tuckwell begins by reflecting on Kinglake's legacy and the urgency to document his life while the memories of his peers still linger. He delves into Kinglake's Scottish ancestry, his upbringing in Taunton, and educational experiences at various schools, including Eton and Cambridge. The passage brings to life the influences that informed Kinglake's literary voice, illustrating his early existence filled with aspirations and the development of a critical perspective towards societal conventions. Employing a rich narrative style, Tuckwell captures the essence of Kinglake's distinct personality and foreshadows the impact his writings would have on English literature. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 57.1 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. en Kinglake, Alexander William, 1809-1891 PR Text Biographies Category: Biographies Category: British Literature 294654 2025-07-01T05:43:36.109891 text/html 284991 2013-02-21T18:10:11 text/html 1197902 2013-02-21T18:16:46 text/html application/zip 1348128 2025-07-01T05:43:46.141850 application/epub+zip 1343071 2025-07-01T05:43:40.329876 application/epub+zip 172129 2025-07-01T05:43:38.699873 application/epub+zip 1548518 2025-07-01T05:43:49.809831 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1504191 2025-07-01T05:43:44.534888 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 289138 2022-09-01T06:18:20.302429 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 219338 2025-07-01T05:43:35.327884 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 218950 2013-02-21T18:10:03 text/plain; charset=utf-8 91079 2013-02-21T18:16:46 text/plain; charset=utf-8 application/zip 18460 2025-07-01T05:43:49.943832 application/rdf+xml 18525 2025-07-01T05:43:39.233867 image/jpeg 4080 2025-07-01T05:43:38.962868 image/jpeg 1327290 2025-07-01T05:43:36.169935 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