James Lane Allen

""James Lane Allen: A Personal Note"" by John Wilson Townsend is a biographical account of the life and work of the American author James Lane Allen. The book provides a detailed look into the personal life of Allen, including his upbringing in Kentucky and his education at Transylvania University. It also explores his literary career, including his early works and his later success with novels such as ""A Kentucky Cardinal"" and ""The Choir Invisible"". Townsend delves into the themes present in Allen's writing, including his love of nature and his philosophical musings on life and death. The book also discusses Allen's personal relationships, including his close friendship with fellow writer William Dean Howells and his romantic interests. Overall, ""James Lane Allen: A Personal Note"" provides a comprehensive and intimate portrait of one of America's most beloved authors, shedding light on both his personal life and his literary legacy.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.