Grant Allen - Clodd, Edward
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Grant Allen: A Memoir is a biographical work written by Edward Clodd in 1900, which provides a comprehensive account of the life and achievements of the British-Canadian author, naturalist, and social reformer Grant Allen. The book explores Allen's early life in Kingston, Canada, his education at Oxford University, and his subsequent career as a journalist, novelist, and scientific writer. Clodd delves into Allen's literary works, including his most famous novel, The Woman Who Did, and his contributions to the fields of evolutionary biology and anthropology. The memoir also touches on Allen's…mehr

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Grant Allen: A Memoir is a biographical work written by Edward Clodd in 1900, which provides a comprehensive account of the life and achievements of the British-Canadian author, naturalist, and social reformer Grant Allen. The book explores Allen's early life in Kingston, Canada, his education at Oxford University, and his subsequent career as a journalist, novelist, and scientific writer. Clodd delves into Allen's literary works, including his most famous novel, The Woman Who Did, and his contributions to the fields of evolutionary biology and anthropology. The memoir also touches on Allen's personal life, including his marriage to the feminist writer Ellen J. Allen and his involvement in various social causes, such as women's suffrage and vegetarianism. Throughout the book, Clodd offers insights into Allen's character, describing him as a man of strong convictions, wit, and intelligence, who was committed to promoting progressive ideas and challenging conventional wisdom. The memoir is a testament to Allen's legacy, celebrating his contributions to literature, science, and social reform.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.
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Edward Clodd was born on July 1, 1840, in Margate, United Kingdom, to parents whose names remain undocumented. He built a career in banking while developing a strong intellectual interest in science and literature. Over time, he became known for his writings on anthropology, evolution, and comparative religion. He was deeply influenced by contemporary scientific thought and was committed to popularizing the theory of evolution and rational inquiry. Outside his professional life, Clodd hosted regular Whitsunday gatherings at his home in Aldeburgh, Suffolk, which became notable for attracting prominent writers, scientists, and thinkers of the era. These meetings reflected his passion for intellectual exchange and his role as a cultural facilitator. Throughout his life, he wrote extensively, producing both scholarly and accessible works that bridged scientific theory and public understanding. His interests often centered on the origins of belief, myth, and the evolution of human thought, and he maintained a critical stance against superstition and dogma. Clodd's contributions helped shape public discourse on science and rationalism in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. He died in Aldeburgh on March 16, 1930, at the age of 89.