Twenty Years Ago

""Twenty Years Ago: A Book of Anecdotes Illustrating Literary Life in London"" is a collection of humorous and insightful stories about the literary scene in London during the late 19th century. Written by Edmund Downey, a journalist and author who was intimately involved in the literary world of his time, the book provides readers with a unique glimpse into the personalities, quirks, and foibles of some of the most famous writers of the era. From Oscar Wilde and George Bernard Shaw to H.G. Wells and Rudyard Kipling, Downey's anecdotes offer a fascinating portrait of a vibrant and sometimes eccentric literary community. The book is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of literature and the cultural milieu of Victorian London.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.