Walter Savage Landor

Walter Savage Landor: A Biography is a comprehensive account of the life of the renowned English writer, Walter Savage Landor, written by John Forster. The book traces Landor's life from his birth in 1775 to his death in 1864, chronicling his early years in Warwickshire, his education at Oxford, and his subsequent career as a poet, essayist, and political writer.Forster's biography delves into Landor's personal life, including his tumultuous relationships with women and his strained relationship with his family. The book also explores Landor's literary output, examining his major works such as Gebir and Imaginary Conversations, as well as his lesser-known writings.Throughout the book, Forster provides insights into Landor's political beliefs and his involvement in the major political events of his time, including the Napoleonic Wars and the Italian Risorgimento. The biography also sheds light on Landor's friendships with notable figures such as Robert Southey, William Wordsworth, and Charles Dickens.Overall, Walter Savage Landor: A Biography offers a comprehensive and engaging account of the life of one of England's most important literary figures.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.