Memoir of the REV. Sydney Smith

By His Daughter, Lady Holland, with a Selection from His Letters
Erscheinungsjahr 2014
ISBN: 978-1-108-06962-5
Verlag: Cambridge University Press

Buch, Englisch, 458 Seiten, Format (B × H): 140 mm x 216 mm, Gewicht: 641 g

Reihe: Cambridge Library Collection - Literary Studies

First published in 1855 and reissued here in the second edition of that year, this two-volume work celebrates the life of the author, wit and clergyman Sydney Smith (1771–1845). A founder of the second Edinburgh Review, Smith is best remembered for his entertaining observations and witticisms. The work comprises a memoir, written by Smith's daughter Saba Holland (1802–66), and a selection of letters, edited by Sarah Austin (1793–1867). Together, the volumes offer private insights into a man who lived much of his life in the public eye. Volume 1 contains Holland's memoir, which includes biographical details as well as descriptions of her father's articles for the Edinburgh Review. Sharing her father's sense of humour, she peppers her account with many of his best jokes, while also emphasising his character as compassionate clergyman, loving father and dutiful friend.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Holland, Saba

Fachgebiete

• Geisteswissenschaften Geschichtswissenschaft Geschichtswissenschaft Allgemein Biographien & Autobiographien: Historisch, Politisch, Militärisch
• Wirtschaftswissenschaften Wirtschaftssektoren & Branchen Medien-, Informations und Kommunikationswirtschaft Verlagswesen
• Geisteswissenschaften Geschichtswissenschaft Geschichtswissenschaft Allgemein Historiographie
• Geisteswissenschaften Literaturwissenschaft Einzelne Autoren: Monographien & Biographien
• Geisteswissenschaften Geschichtswissenschaft Geschichtliche Themen Kultur- und Ideengeschichte

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Preface; 1. Birth of family; 2. Arrives at Edinburgh; 3. Extracts from lectures; 4. Quits Edinburgh for London; 5. 1806. Political changes; 6. Establishment in Yorkshire; 7. Builds house; 8. Legacy; 9. Happiness increased by his promotion; 10. Visit to Combe Florey; 11. Pamphlet on ballot; 12. Extract from Lady ––'s journal; Index.