The Life and Letters of R. S. Hawker: Sometime Vicar of Morwenstow (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781163252611)

""The Life and Letters of R. S. Hawker: Sometime Vicar of Morwenstow"" by Charles Edward Byles is a biography of the English poet and clergyman, Robert Stephen Hawker. The book covers Hawker's life, from his birth in 1803 to his death in 1875, and includes a collection of his personal letters. Hawker is best known for his poetry, particularly his collection of Cornish ballads, and for his role as the vicar of Morwenstow, a small village in Cornwall. Byles delves into Hawker's personal life, including his marriage to Charlotte Eliza Vyvyan and his struggles with depression and alcoholism. The book also explores Hawker's religious beliefs and his relationship with the Church of England. Overall, ""The Life and Letters of R. S. Hawker"" provides a comprehensive look at the life of a fascinating and complex figure in English literature and history.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: Charles Edward Byles
ISBN-10: 1163252611
ISBN-13: 9781163252611
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 718
Format: Paperback
Weight: 2.08lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 1.44d