Philip Gilbert Hamerton, An Autobiography, 1834-1858: And A Memoir By His Wife, 1858-1894 (1896) is a book that presents the life story of the author, Philip Gilbert Hamerton, as well as a memoir written by his wife, Eugenie Gindriez. The book is divided into two parts. The first part is an autobiography that covers the period from 1834 to 1858, which is the time when Hamerton was growing up and starting his career as a writer. In this section, the reader gets to know about Hamerton's childhood, his education, and his early struggles as a writer. The second part of the book is a memoir written by Hamerton's wife, Eugenie Gindriez. This section covers the period from 1858 to 1894, which is the time when Hamerton became a successful writer and art critic. In this section, the reader gets to know about Hamerton's personal life, his marriage to Eugenie, and his professional achievements. The book provides a comprehensive insight into the life and work of Philip Gilbert Hamerton, who was a prominent figure in the world of literature and art criticism during the 19th century. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of literature and art criticism, as well as for those who want to learn more about the life of Philip Gilbert Hamerton.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.