John Forster And His Friendships

John Forster and His Friendships is a biographical book written by Richard Renton. The book chronicles the life of John Forster, a prominent 19th-century English literary figure, and his relationships with some of the most influential writers and thinkers of his time. The book provides a detailed account of Forster's upbringing, education, and career as a journalist, editor, and biographer. It also explores his personal life, including his marriage and family. Throughout the book, Renton highlights Forster's many friendships with famous writers such as Charles Dickens, William Makepeace Thackeray, and Elizabeth Barrett Browning. He delves into the nature of these relationships, examining the impact they had on Forster's life and work. Renton also explores Forster's involvement in social and political issues of the time, including his support for the abolition of slavery and his work as a member of Parliament. Overall, John Forster and His Friendships is a comprehensive and engaging biography that sheds light on an important figure in English literature and history, and the relationships that shaped his life.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.