Memoirs of My Life and Writings by Edward Gibbon

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Author Gibbon, Edward, 1737-1794
Title Memoirs of My Life and Writings
Note Reading ease score: 49.2 (College-level). Difficult to read.
Credits Produced by P. J. Riddick and David Widger
Summary "Memoirs of My Life and Writings" by Edward Gibbon is a personal memoir and literary reflection written during the late 18th century. The book serves as Gibbon's retrospective examination of his private and literary life, focusing on his experiences and influences that shaped his character and career as a historian. Its engaging style introduces readers to Gibbon's thoughts on truth, legacy, and the human desire to connect with ancestry, providing insight into the mind of one of the renowned authors of his era. The opening of the memoir presents Gibbon's intent to share a personal narrative filled with truth and reflective experiences. He explores the significance of lineage and identity, discussing his Kentish roots and the Gibbon family's historical background. Throughout the narrative, Gibbon articulates his philosophical musings on the nature of nobility, education, and personal achievement while recounting the experiences of his ancestors, his education, and early influences, including significant family relationships. Gibbon's tone oscillates between humility and self-assurance, revealing his quest for understanding his life's impact and the world around him. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class DG: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Italy, Vatican City, Malta
Subject Historians -- Great Britain -- Biography
Subject Gibbon, Edward, 1737-1794
Category Text
EBook-No. 6031
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Aug 15, 2012
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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