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Percy Fitzgerald's 'John Forster' is a captivating biography that delves into the life and literary contributions of the esteemed Victorian author and critic, John Forster. Fitzgerald explores Forster's significant impact on the literary world through his close relationships with prominent writers such as Charles Dickens and his influential editorship at 'The Examiner.' The book is written in a scholarly yet engaging style, providing readers with a comprehensive understanding of Forster's role in shaping the Victorian literary scene. Fitzgerald's attention to detail and insightful analysis make 'John Forster' a valuable resource for scholars and enthusiasts of Victorian literature. Percy Fit...
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Excerpt from John Forster and His Friendships John forster was a man of so many friendships; the position he occupied in the literary and artistic worlds of his day was so important and far-reaching, that to do even the commonest justice to his memory involved much investigation, time and patience. Happily, my task has been rendered comparatively easy, owing to the ready help so generously accorded me. The result, Whatever its fate may be, I leave to speak for itself, merely saying, that I have done my best to present John Forster, and some of the more intimate of his myriad friends, in their habits as they lived. I am old enough to have remembered much, but success would have been impossibl...