Publisher's Synopsis
Fortitude is a memoir written by Hugh Walpole that chronicles his life as an adventurer. The book is divided into two parts: the first part covers Walpole's childhood and education, while the second part focuses on his travels and adventures. Throughout the book, Walpole emphasizes the importance of fortitude, which he defines as the ability to endure hardship and persevere in the face of adversity.The first part of the book provides a detailed account of Walpole's upbringing in a middle-class family in England. He describes his early years as unremarkable, but his life takes a turn when he is sent to boarding school. At school, Walpole learns the value of hard work and discipline, and he develops a love for literature and the arts.In the second part of the book, Walpole sets out on a series of adventures that take him all over the world. He travels to Europe, Africa, and Asia, and he encounters a variety of cultures and people along the way. Throughout his travels, Walpole faces many challenges, including illness, injury, and danger. However, he always manages to find the strength to persevere, and he credits his fortitude with helping him overcome these obstacles.Overall, Fortitude is a compelling memoir that offers a unique perspective on the life of an adventurer. Through his vivid descriptions and engaging storytelling, Walpole brings his experiences to life and inspires readers to embrace their own fortitude in the face of adversity.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.
