A Day's Tour (Esprios Classics) - Fitzgerald, Percy
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Percy Hetherington Fitzgerald (1834-1925) was an Anglo-Irish author and critic, painter and sculptor. He was born in Ireland at Fane Valley, County Louth, educated at Belvedere college Dublin, Stonyhurst College, Lancashire, and at Trinity College, Dublin. He was called to the Irish bar and was for a time crown prosecutor on the northeastern circuit. After moving to London, he became a contributor to Charles Dickens's magazine, Household Words, and later dramatic critic for the Observer and the Whitehall Review. Among his many writings are numerous biographies and works relating to the history of the theatre.…mehr

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Percy Hetherington Fitzgerald (1834-1925) was an Anglo-Irish author and critic, painter and sculptor. He was born in Ireland at Fane Valley, County Louth, educated at Belvedere college Dublin, Stonyhurst College, Lancashire, and at Trinity College, Dublin. He was called to the Irish bar and was for a time crown prosecutor on the northeastern circuit. After moving to London, he became a contributor to Charles Dickens's magazine, Household Words, and later dramatic critic for the Observer and the Whitehall Review. Among his many writings are numerous biographies and works relating to the history of the theatre.
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Percy Fitzgerald (1834-1925) was a multifaceted Irish author, critic, and historian, known for his literary contributions during the Victorian era. An alumnus of Trinity College Dublin, Fitzgerald devoted his life to the world of letters, thriving not just as a writer but also engaging actively in the theatre, both as a playwright and a biographer of renowned actors. His oeuvre encompasses various genres, including history, biography, fiction, and drama. Fitzgerald's literary style often reflected his intense interest in societal observations, embedding a rich tapestry of character studies within his works. One notable publication, 'A Day's Tour' (1892), exemplifies Fitzgerald's keen eye for detail and narrative flair. Through the medium of travel literature, he takes readers on a journey across picturesque landscapes, using evocative descriptions and personal reflections. His ability to interweave historical context with the travel narrative made his prose both engaging and educational. Beyond 'A Day's Tour', he authored a multitude of books, including biographies of Charles Dickens and Lord William Charles Cavendish-Bentinck, reflecting his diverse literary reach. Fitzgerald's legacy lies in his eclectic body of work and significant contributions to Victorian literature and cultural history.