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A vivid portrait of a Victorian literary figure, drawn from diaries, letters, and memoirs.
George Somes Layard’s biography gathers the life of Shirley Brooks, best known as a central figure at Punch, into a readable, tightly focused narrative. It blends personal anecdotes with published and private letters, offering a window into Brooks’s bustling world of 19th‑century journalism, satire, and social circles.
The book traces his beginnings, his rise as a writer and editor, and the network of friends, rivals, and collaborators who shaped his work. Read about Brooks’s daily life, his public persona, and the moments that defined his career at Punch, as well as the diaries that reveal his private reflections, humor, and enduring curiosity about the world around him.
- A clear, chronological account of Brooks’s life, career, and influence in Victorian journalism
- Insights into his relationships with editors, illustrators, and fellow writers
- Selections and context from his diaries and letters that illuminate his character
- Context for the British literary and theatrical scenes of the mid‑1800s to late‑1800s
Ideal for readers of literary biographies, Punch history, and fans of Victorian letters and diaries.
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Shirley Brooks of Punch, His Life, Letters, and Diaries (Classic Reprint)
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Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This biography provides a detailed and fascinating account of the life and work of Shirley Brooks, a significant figure in Victorian literature. Brooks is best known as the editor of Punch magazine from 1870 to 1874, during which time he played a pivotal role in shaping the magazine's satirical and humorous content. The book draws on a wealth of primary sources, including Brooks's diaries and letters, to offer an intimate portrait of the man and his work. The author explores Brooks's early life, his legal studies, and his literary career, which spanned journalism, poetry, and novel-writing. Particular attention is given to Brooks's close association with Punch, where he honed his skills as a political satirist and social commentator. Beyond his literary contributions, the book highlights Brooks's involvement in various social and cultural circles. He was a prominent member of the Freemasons and a close friend of many notable figures of the time, including Charles Dickens and William Makepeace Thackeray. Through Brooks's life and work, the book offers a rich and nuanced perspective on Victorian society and the literary and journalistic landscape of the era. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 9781330830147_0
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