Charles Godfrey Leland a Biography V1

""Charles Godfrey Leland: A Biography V1"" is a detailed account of the life of Charles Godfrey Leland, an American writer, folklorist, and linguist who lived in the 19th century. The book is written by Elizabeth Robins Pennell, a journalist and biographer who was a close friend of Leland. The biography covers Leland's early life, his education, and his career as a writer and scholar. It also delves into his personal life, including his relationships with family, friends, and romantic partners. The book explores Leland's interest in folklore and mythology, which led him to write several books on the subject, including ""Aradia, or the Gospel of the Witches."" Pennell's biography provides insight into Leland's personality, his strengths and weaknesses, and his impact on the literary and cultural world of his time. The book is based on extensive research, including personal letters and diaries, and is written in a clear and engaging style. Overall, ""Charles Godfrey Leland: A Biography V1"" is a comprehensive and fascinating account of the life of an important figure in American literature and folklore.1906. Volume 1 of 2. With illustrations. A study of Leland primarily based on his memoirs. Chiefly known as the author of Hans Breitmann's Ballads, Charles Godfrey Leland had not only a rich vein of humor, but was a scholar of wide cultivation and actively identified with movements to further the knowledge of the arts on the part of the people. In his early youth he practiced law, but his literary interests drew him into other channels, and in 1869 he took up his residence in London and gave himself chiefly to the study of folklore. Other volumes in this set are ISBN(s): 1417941847.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.