Thomas Miller (1807-1874): Basket-Maker and Poor Author
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In his day Thomas Miller (1807-74) was compared to Dickens. His novel Gideon Giles (1841) - featuring the immensely likeable ale-drinker Ben Brust - was extremely popular. His depiction of his early life in the river port of Gainsborough Our Old Town (1857) won admirers for its charm and gentle humour. Novels, verses and - his speciality - depictions of rural life flowed from Miller's pen. He never stopped writing. Yet he struggled to make a living from his work, and often had to apply for assistance from the Royal Literary Fund. Today Miller is barely remembered. This book begins with a substantial essay charting Miller's career as a poor author. Selections from his writings about Lincolnshire, Nottinghamshire and London follow. The reader will discover that Miller's work can still be enjoyed today.
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:B09GQLJQXT
ISBN13:9798480491487
Release Date:September 2021
Publisher:Independently Published
Length:60 Pages
Weight:0.21 lbs.
Dimensions:0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"
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