The Private Papers of Henry Ryecroft (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781169256910)

The Private Papers of Henry Ryecroft is a novel written by George Gissing, first published in 1903. The book is presented as a series of personal reflections and musings by the titular character, Henry Ryecroft, a reclusive author and book lover who has withdrawn from society to live a quiet life in the English countryside.Through his writings, Ryecroft shares his thoughts on a wide range of topics, including literature, art, philosophy, and the human condition. He reflects on his own life and experiences, as well as the lives of those around him, offering insights into the complexities of human relationships and the struggles of everyday life.The novel is notable for its introspective and contemplative tone, as well as its vivid descriptions of the natural world. It is also considered a semi-autobiographical work, as Gissing drew heavily on his own experiences and struggles as a writer in the late 19th century.Overall, The Private Papers of Henry Ryecroft is a thoughtful and insightful work that offers a unique perspective on the inner workings of the human mind and the search for meaning and purpose in life.I am busy with the hawkweeds; that is to say, I am learning to distinguish and to name as many as I can. For scientific classification I have little mind; it does not happen to fall in with my habits of thought; but I like to be able to give its name (the ""trivial"" by choice) to every flower I meet in my walks. Why should I be content to say, ""Oh, it's a hawkweed""?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.

Author: George Gissing
ISBN-10: 1169256910
ISBN-13: 9781169256910
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 134
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.00lbs
Size: 7.01h x 10.00w x 0.38d