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Thomas Barnes of The Times

With Selections from his Critical Essays Never before Reprinted

Paperback Engels 2013 9781107677425
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Originally published in 1947, this book presents a biography of the British journalist and essayist Thomas Barnes (1785–1841), who is best known for his pioneering work as editor of The Times from 1817 until his death. A selection of critical essays by Barnes is also included, covering a variety of literary and political topics. Illustrative figures and detailed notes are provided. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in the life of Barnes, The Times and the history of British journalism.

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ISBN13:9781107677425
Taal:Engels
Bindwijze:Paperback
Aantal pagina's:224

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Author's note; Introduction; 1. School and university; 2. The circle of Hunt and Lamb; 3. The man and The Times; 4. Freedom of opinion; 5. The house in Nelson Square; 6. Catholic emancipation; 7. 'Thundering' for reform; 8. The quarrel with Brougham; 9. Barnes's greatest hour; 10. Friends, foes and contributors; 11. The last phase; 12. Epitaph for a great journalist; References and notes; Thomas Barnes's Critical Essays: A Selection: Introduction; 'The trip to Scarborough'; Kean as Richard; On Theophrastus; Parliamentary portraits; Portraits of authors; Appendix I. Barnes's 'Sapphic verses on sending a bouquet to a lady'; Appendix II. The editors of The Times; Index.

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