Publisher's Synopsis
Biographical Memoirs of Eminent Novelists V1: And Other Distinguished Persons is a book written by the famous Scottish author, Sir Walter Scott, and published in 1834. The book is a collection of biographical sketches of some of the most prominent novelists and other distinguished individuals of the time. The first volume of the book includes biographies of several famous novelists, including Henry Fielding, Samuel Johnson, Laurence Sterne, Tobias Smollett, and Oliver Goldsmith. Scott provides detailed accounts of their lives, their works, and their contributions to the literary world. In addition to the novelists, the book also includes biographies of other notable figures, such as the philosopher David Hume, the poet James Thomson, and the artist William Hogarth. Throughout the book, Scott's writing style is engaging and informative, providing readers with a fascinating insight into the lives of these eminent individuals. The book is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of literature and the arts, as well as those interested in the lives of the people who shaped the culture of their time.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.
