Richard Savage

Richard Savage: A Romance of Real Life V1 is a book written by Charles Whitehead. It is a biographical novel that tells the story of Richard Savage, an 18th-century English poet, who was born out of wedlock and faced many challenges throughout his life. The book explores his tumultuous relationship with his mother, who abandoned him as a child, and his struggles to make a living as a writer. It also delves into his scandalous affair with a married woman, which resulted in a murder trial and his eventual imprisonment. The book paints a vivid picture of the social and cultural milieu of 18th-century England and provides insight into the life of a talented but troubled artist. The first volume of the book covers Savage's early life and his rise to fame as a poet. The book is written in a lyrical and engaging style, making it an enjoyable read for anyone interested in literature, history, or biography.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.