Leigh Hunt's Autobiography The Earliest Sketches

Leigh Hunt's Autobiography: The Earliest Sketches is a book that offers readers an intimate glimpse into the life and times of one of the most celebrated poets and essayists of the 19th century. The book is a collection of sketches, memoirs, and personal anecdotes that Leigh Hunt wrote about his life, starting from his early childhood years and continuing through his adolescence and adulthood.The book is divided into several chapters, each of which covers a different period in Hunt's life. In the first chapter, Hunt describes his childhood years, growing up in a large family in London. He talks about his early love of literature and poetry, and his struggles to make a name for himself as a writer.In subsequent chapters, Hunt describes his experiences working as a journalist and editor, his friendships with other writers and artists of the time, and his political views and activism. He also offers insights into his personal life, including his relationships with his family, his wife, and his children.Throughout the book, Hunt's prose is lively and engaging, and his wit and humor are on full display. He offers readers a fascinating glimpse into the world of 19th-century literature and society, and his personal reflections on his life and work are insightful and thought-provoking.Overall, Leigh Hunt's Autobiography: The Earliest Sketches is a must-read for anyone interested in the life and work of this important literary figure. It is a rich and rewarding book that offers readers a unique perspective on one of the most fascinating periods in English literary history.University Of Florida Monographs, Humanities, No. 2, Fall, 1959.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.