Memoir of the Life of John Bowdler (1824)

Memoir of the Life of John Bowdler is a book written by Thomas Bowdler and published in 1824. The book is a biographical account of the life of John Bowdler, who was a prominent figure in the English literary scene during the late 18th and early 19th centuries. John Bowdler was born in Bath, England in 1783 and was the son of a wealthy merchant. He attended Oxford University and later became a barrister, but his true passion was literature. He was a prolific writer and wrote several books, including a collection of essays titled ""The Family Shakspeare"" which was a sanitized version of Shakespeare's plays for children.The book explores John Bowdler's life, his literary works, and his contributions to the literary world. It also delves into his personal life, including his marriage to Mary Shore, who was a prominent figure in the abolitionist movement.Thomas Bowdler, the author of the book, was John Bowdler's cousin. He was also a writer and is best known for his work ""The Family Shakespeare"", which was inspired by John Bowdler's work.Memoir of the Life of John Bowdler is an insightful and informative book that provides a detailed look into the life of a prominent figure in English literature. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the literary scene during the late 18th and early 19th centuries.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.