Download or read book Recollections of the late William Beckford of Fonthill Wilts and Lansdown Bath written by Henry Venn Lansdown and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2019-12-05 with total page 54 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This work contains the memories of William Beckford, a prominent figure in 18th-century English literature and politics. The recollections offer insights into Beckford's life and character, relationships, and literary works, making it a valuable resource for scholars and enthusiasts of English literature and history.
Download or read book Recollections of the Late William Beckford of Fonthill Wilts and Lansdown Bath written by William Beckford (of Fonthill) and published by . This book was released on 1969 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Recollections of the late William Beckford by H V Lansdown ed by C Lansdown written by Henry Venn Lansdown and published by . This book was released on 1893 with total page 56 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Recollections of the Late William Beckford of Fonthill Wilts and Lansdown Bath written by Lansdown Henry Venn and published by Hardpress Publishing. This book was released on 2016-06-23 with total page 56 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Unlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are images such as portraits, maps, sketches etc We have endeavoured to keep the quality of these images, so they represent accurately the original artefact. Although occasionally there may be certain imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made available for future generations to enjoy.
Download or read book Recollections of the Late William Beckford of Fonthill Wilts and Lansdown Bath written by William Beckford and published by . This book was released on 1970 with total page 48 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Recollections of the Late William Beckford of Fonthill Wilts and Lansdown Bath written by Henry Venn Lansdown and published by . This book was released on 2022-09-04 with total page 54 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Henry Venn Lansdown's 'Recollections of the late William Beckford of Fonthill, Wilts and Lansdown, Bath' is a meticulous reflection on the life and times of William Beckford, a prominent historical figure known for his wealth, eccentricity, and cultural patronage. The text, more than a simple biography, offers an intimate portrait painted with the colors of personal memories and detailed observations. Lansdown's narrative transcends the bounds of conventional biography, weaving personal anecdotes with historical contexts, and is an essential read for those interested in Beckford's influence on art and literature of the time. This DigiCat Publishing edition ensures that the style and spirit of the original work are preserved in a format that pays homage to Beckford's enduring legacy within the literary canon. Henry Venn Lansdown, as both an author and contemporary of William Beckford, infuses his account with authenticity and critical insight. Lansdown's unique perspective provides a window into the societal norms and cultural milieu of the era, capturing the essence of Beckford's character and his impact on his milieu. The author's experience and connectivity to the subject at hand make this work an invaluable repository of historical and personal import, offering readers a direct link to the past that has shaped our present understanding of the 18th and early 19th centuries. 'Recollections of the late William Beckford of Fonthill, Wilts and Lansdown, Bath' is a recommended read for scholars and enthusiasts of English literature, history, and biography. This reissued edition is an acknowledgment of the importance of preserving literary heritage and provides a bridge across time, inviting contemporary readers to experience the life and legacy of Beckford through the lens of his acquaintance, Lansdown. It is an essential addition to the library of anyone seeking to understand the tapestry of human achievement and the individuals who have woven its rich and complex patterns.
Download or read book Recollections of the Late William Beckford of Fonthill Wilts and Lansdown Bath written by Henry Petty-Fitzmaurice Lansdown and published by . This book was released on 1990 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Recollections of the Late William Beckford written by Henry Lansdown and published by . This book was released on 1969 with total page 48 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Recollections of the Late William Beckford of Fonthill Wilts and Landsdown Bath written by William Beckford and published by . This book was released on 1893 with total page 48 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Recollections of the Late William Beckford of Fouthill Wilts and Lansdown Bath written by Charlotte Lansdown and published by . This book was released on 1969* with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Recollections of the late William Beckford by H V Lansdown ed by C Lansdown written by Henry Venn Lansdown and published by . This book was released on 1893 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Life and Letters of William Beckford of Fonthill written by Lewis Saul Benjamin and published by . This book was released on 1910 with total page 442 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Travel diaries of William Beckford of Fonthill written by William Beckford and published by . This book was released on 1928 with total page 432 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Life and Letters of William Beckford of Fonthill written by Lewis Melville and published by . This book was released on 1910 with total page 442 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Travel diaries of William Beckford of Fonthill Memoir of William Beckford Dreams waking thoughts and incidents written by William Beckford and published by . This book was released on 1928 with total page 434 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Fonthill Recovered written by Caroline Dakers and published by UCL Press. This book was released on 2018-05-16 with total page 428 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fonthill, in Wiltshire, is traditionally associated with the writer and collector William Beckford who built his Gothic fantasy house called Fonthill Abbey at the end of the eighteenth century. The collapse of the Abbey’s tower in 1825 transformed the name Fonthill into a symbol for overarching ambition and folly, a sublime ruin. Fonthill is, however, much more than the story of one man’s excesses. Beckford’s Abbey is only one of several important houses to be built on the estate since the early sixteenth century, all of them eventually consumed by fire or deliberately demolished, and all of them oddly forgotten by historians. Little now remains: a tower, a stable block, a kitchen range, some dressed stone, an indentation in a field. Fonthill Recovered draws on histories of art and architecture, politics and economics to explore the rich cultural history of this famous Wiltshire estate. The first half of the book traces the occupation of Fonthill from the Bronze Age to the twenty-first century. Some of the owners surpassed Beckford in terms of their wealth, their collections, their political power and even, in one case, their sexual misdemeanours. They include Charles I’s Chancellor of the Exchequer, and the richest commoner in the nineteenth century. The second half of the book consists of essays on specific topics, filling out such crucial areas as the complex history of the designed landscape, the sources of the Beckfords’ wealth and their collections, and one essay that features the most recent appearance of the Abbey in a video game.
Download or read book Vathek and Other Stories written by Malcolm Jack and published by Penguin UK. This book was released on 2007-04-26 with total page 352 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Beckford's Gothic novel Vathek, an Arabian tale, was originally written in French when the author was twenty-one. Published in English in 1786, it was one of the most successful of the oriental tales then in fashion. This edition makes available to a new generation of scholars and general readers, the originality of Beckford's ideas, and the excellence of his prose.
