Publisher's Synopsis
Nature in Books: Some Studies in Biography is a literary work by P. Anderson Graham that explores the relationship between nature and literature through the lens of biographical writing. The book is a collection of essays that examine the ways in which various authors have used nature as a theme or subject in their biographical works. Graham's book begins by exploring the concept of nature in literature and how it has been used over time. He then delves into biographical writing and how it has been influenced by nature, citing examples of writers who have used nature to illustrate their subject's character or to provide context for their lives. The book includes chapters on famous biographers such as James Boswell, Samuel Johnson, and Thomas Carlyle, as well as lesser-known writers like John Galt and John Gibson Lockhart. Each chapter provides a detailed analysis of the biographical work and the role that nature plays within it. Overall, Nature in Books: Some Studies in Biography is a thought-provoking exploration of the relationship between nature and literature. It is a must-read for anyone interested in biographical writing, literary criticism, or the natural world.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.
