In Good Company - Kernahan, Coulson
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A rare window into the golden shadows of Victorian letters lively, intimate, unforgettable. In Good Company gathers Coulson Kernahan s warm, observant personal memoirs of the era s brightest from Swinburne recollections and Watts-Dunton insights to Oscar Wilde anecdotes and Stephen Phillips reflections. Kernahan moves effortlessly between salon and battlefield, offering Lord Roberts memoir-like reverence, candid Edward Whymper stories from alpine adventures, and a sympathetic S. J. Stone biography that restores forgotten voices. These historical literary accounts read like conversation: witty,…mehr

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A rare window into the golden shadows of Victorian letters lively, intimate, unforgettable. In Good Company gathers Coulson Kernahan s warm, observant personal memoirs of the era s brightest from Swinburne recollections and Watts-Dunton insights to Oscar Wilde anecdotes and Stephen Phillips reflections. Kernahan moves effortlessly between salon and battlefield, offering Lord Roberts memoir-like reverence, candid Edward Whymper stories from alpine adventures, and a sympathetic S. J. Stone biography that restores forgotten voices. These historical literary accounts read like conversation: witty, shrewd, and poignantly human. This edition s value goes beyond nostalgia. Republished by Alpha Editions after decades out of print, the volume has been carefully restored for today s and future generations. Meticulous editing preserves Kernahan s original tone while making the text accessible for modern readers and collectors alike. More than a reprint, this is a collector s item and a cultural treasure a definitive companion for anyone drawn to Victorian literary figures, classic literature recollections, and personal memoirs that illuminate a vanished world. Perfect for casual readers seeking vivid anecdotes and for classic literature collectors assembling a curated library, In Good Company delivers historical perspective, literary gossip, and heartfelt tributes in equal measure. Rediscover the people behind the poems and the stories behind the legends a must-have for those who cherish literary history and human insight.
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Coulson Kernahan (1858-1943) was a British author and editor with a flair for supernatural and religious-themed literature that reflected the moral questioning and spiritual dilemmas of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Kernahan's literary style is recognized for its philosophical depth and its predilection for exploring the human condition within gothic and ethereal settings. His works often grappled with existential themes, such as the conflict between good and evil, life after death, and the quest for moral integrity in a rapidly changing world. One of his more notable works is 'In Good Company; Along the Way', which showcases his reflective and engaging narrative style. Kernahan's career also encompassed mentorship roles where he influenced and supported other writers of the era. Though not as widely known today as some of his contemporaries, Kernahan's contributions to Victorian literature continue to be acknowledged by scholars for their introspective nature and enduring thematic concerns. His body of work remains a subject of interest for those studying the interplay between Victorian literature and the spiritual questions that were pervasive during his time.