Fitz-James O'Brien: A Literary Bohemian Of The Eighteen-Fifties (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781436706803)

Fitz-James O'Brien: A Literary Bohemian Of The Eighteen-Fifties is a comprehensive biography of the eponymous author, written by Francis Wolle. Fitz-James O'Brien was an Irish-American writer and poet who lived during the mid-19th century and was part of the literary and artistic movement known as Bohemianism. This book delves into O'Brien's life, from his early years in Ireland to his eventual move to America, where he became a prominent figure in the New York literary scene. Wolle explores O'Brien's work, including his short stories, poems, and journalism, and provides insights into his writing style and influences. The book also examines O'Brien's personal life, including his struggles with alcoholism and his relationships with other writers and artists of the time. Overall, Fitz-James O'Brien: A Literary Bohemian Of The Eighteen-Fifties provides a detailed and engaging look into the life and work of a fascinating figure in American literary history.A Biography Of The San Francisco Newspaperman And Author Of The Diamond Lens.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Francis Wolle
ISBN-10: 1436706807
ISBN-13: 9781436706803
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 06/13/2008
Pages: 328
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.43lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.88d