Publisher's Synopsis
Fortitude is a memoir written by Hugh Walpole, chronicling his life as an adventurer and the education he received from his experiences. The book is a true and faithful account of his life, detailing his travels, struggles, triumphs, and personal growth. Walpole writes with honesty and insight, sharing his experiences with the reader in a way that is both engaging and thought-provoking. The book is divided into chapters that cover different periods of his life, from his childhood in New Zealand to his travels in Europe and beyond. Throughout the book, Walpole explores themes of courage, perseverance, and self-discovery, offering readers a glimpse into the life of an adventurer and the lessons that can be learned from such a life. With its vivid descriptions, engaging storytelling, and insightful reflections, Fortitude is a must-read for anyone interested in adventure, personal growth, and the human experience.1913. Walpole wrote horror novels that tended more towards the psychological rather than supernatural, with a brooding underlying mysticism. He achieved financial and literary success with Fortitude. The novel is a romance; a fairytale about a young man who very naively believes in almost everything; one of the author's school stories based on his experiences as a teacher, and an epic account of another young writer in the making. Its opening line acts as a clarion call: It isn't life that matters, but the courage you bring to it! See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.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.
