The Private Papers of Henry Ryecroft: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
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The Private Papers of Henry Ryecroft is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Gissing, George (1857–1903).
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"The Private Papers of Henry Ryecroft" by George Gissing is a semi-fictional autobiographical work published in 1903. Gissing presents himself as the editor of a deceased friend's diary, organizing the reflections into four seasonal chapters. The work explores the narrator's love of nature and offers candid observations on society and politics. Written in an unaffected, classic style, the book gained particular popularity in Japan, where its seasonal structure and honest assessments resonated with early twentieth-century readers and scholars.
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- Title: The Private Papers of Henry Ryecroft
- Author credits: Gissing, George (1857–1903)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- English fiction -- 19th century
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- Category: British Literature
- Category: Novels
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