Reminiscences Of My Childhood And Youth (1906)

Reminiscences Of My Childhood And Youth is a memoir written by George Brandes and first published in 1906. The book is an autobiographical account of Brandes' early life, from his childhood in Copenhagen to his youth in Germany and France.Brandes was a Danish literary critic and scholar who played a significant role in the development of modernism in Scandinavian literature. In this book, he reflects on his upbringing and education, his relationships with family and friends, and his experiences as a young man traveling and studying abroad.The memoir is divided into four parts, each focusing on a different period in Brandes' life. The first part covers his childhood and early education in Copenhagen, where he was raised in a Jewish family. The second part describes his studies in Germany, where he became interested in philosophy and literature. The third part details his time in Paris, where he immersed himself in the city's intellectual and artistic culture. The final part of the book reflects on Brandes' return to Denmark and his growing reputation as a literary critic.Throughout the memoir, Brandes provides insights into the cultural and intellectual climate of the late 19th century, as well as his own views on literature, philosophy, and society. He also discusses his relationships with notable figures of the time, such as Friedrich Nietzsche and Henrik Ibsen.Overall, Reminiscences Of My Childhood And Youth is a fascinating account of a significant literary figure's formative years and the intellectual and cultural milieu that shaped his ideas and career.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.