Memoirs of Sir Wemyss Reid 1842-1885

Name: Memoirs of Sir Wemyss Reid 1842-1885
Author: T. Wemyss Reid

By T. Wemyss Reid

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A journalist's memoir recounts his upbringing in a household shaped by a studious, public-minded father and an energetic, cultured mother, his youthful literary enthusiasms and initiatives in local literary life, vivid reporting of a mining disaster whose proceeds aided relief, successive moves through provincial and metropolitan newspapers culminating in an influential editorship, public lectures on literary and public figures, and a lifelong pattern of generosity and public service, all preserved and contextualized by a brother who edited and introduced the recollections.

About the Author

T. Wemyss Reid

T. Wemyss Reid was a Scottish author and biographer, recognized for his contributions to literary criticism and biography in the 19th century. He is best known for his work "Charlotte Brontë: A Monograph," which offers an insightful examination of the life and works of the famed novelist. Reid also penned "Memoirs of Sir Wemyss Reid 1842-1885," providing a personal glimpse into his own life and experiences. His writings reflect a deep engagement with the literary culture of his time, and he is noted for his explorations of both literary figures and the broader social context in which they lived.