The Autobiography of Alfred Austin V1: Poet Laureate, 1835-1910 (1911)

The Autobiography Of Alfred Austin V1: Poet Laureate, 1835-1910 (1911) is a memoir written by Alfred Austin, who served as the Poet Laureate of England from 1896 until his death in 1913. The book is divided into two volumes, with the first volume covering Austin's life from his birth in 1835 until the year 1870. In this autobiography, Austin provides a detailed account of his childhood, education, and early career as a journalist and writer. He also discusses his relationships with other prominent literary figures of his time, including Robert Browning and Algernon Charles Swinburne. Throughout the book, Austin reflects on his own literary achievements and the challenges he faced as a poet in Victorian England. He also offers insights into the political and social issues of the day, including the Irish Question and the rise of socialism. The Autobiography Of Alfred Austin V1: Poet Laureate, 1835-1910 (1911) is an important historical document that sheds light on the life and work of one of England's most celebrated poets. It is a must-read for anyone interested in Victorian literature, poetry, or the cultural history of England.In Two Volumes.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.