Stories of Achievement, Volume IV, Authors and Journalists by Asa Don Dickinson

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Editor Dickinson, Asa Don, 1876-1960
Title Stories of Achievement, Volume IV, Authors and Journalists
Note Reading ease score: 76.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Contents The Man to Whom Expression was Travail, Rousseau -- The Ploughman-poet, Burns -- How the Farm-boy Became an Editor, Greeley -- The Factory Boy, Dickens -- The Country Parson's Daughter, Bronte -- The Journal of a Brave and Talented Girl, Alcott -- The Troubles of a Job Printer, George -- "The Making of an American", Riis -- Rejected Manuscripts, Rideling -- How She Learned to Speak, Keller.
Credits E-text prepared by Al Haines
Summary "Stories of Achievement, Volume IV: Authors and Journalists" by Asa Don Dickinson is a collection highlighting the lives and contributions of notable writers and journalists, likely written in the early 20th century. This volume features influential figures such as Jean Jacques Rousseau, Robert Burns, and Charlotte Brontë, offering insights into their personal struggles, achievements, and the impact they made on literature and society. Each story reflects on the journey of these remarkable individuals, celebrating their resilience and dedication to their craft. The opening of the collection introduces readers to several renowned authors, providing brief sketches of their lives and what made them significant in the literary world. It begins with Rousseau, exploring the dichotomy between his perceived eloquence and his actual struggles with self-expression. Following this, Burns's journey from humble beginnings to a celebrated poet demonstrates the personal challenges he faced while nurturing his talent. The text showcases how these writers overcame adversity, revealing their motivations and the profound effects of their work, with a particular emphasis on the themes of ambition, identity, and the transformative power of literature. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class CT: History: Biography
Subject Biography
Subject Success
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EBook-No. 18598
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Most Recently Updated Jan 1, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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