Frank Harris

by Edward Merrill Root

Book Overview

""Frank Harris"" is a biography written by E. Merrill Root about the life of Frank Harris, a controversial English writer and editor who lived from 1856 to 1931. The book covers Harris's early life in Ireland, his move to London, and his rise to fame as a journalist and author. It also delves into his personal life, including his many romantic relationships and his struggles with alcoholism. Root explores Harris's literary achievements, including his novels, short stories, and plays, as well as his editorial work on publications such as ""The Saturday Review"" and ""Pearson's Magazine."" The biography offers a detailed look at Harris's complex personality and his impact on the literary world of his time. Root draws on a wealth of primary sources, including Harris's own writings and letters, to provide a comprehensive portrait of this fascinating figure.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1432570498
• ISBN13: 9781432570491
• Release Date: March 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 340 Pages
• Weight: 1.10 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"