Publisher's Synopsis
""Christopher North: A Memoir of John Wilson"" is a biography written by Mrs. Gordon about the life of Scottish poet, essayist, and professor John Wilson, who wrote under the pseudonym Christopher North. The book explores Wilson's early life, his education at Oxford, his literary career, and his personal relationships. It delves into his friendships with other literary figures of the time, such as William Wordsworth and Samuel Taylor Coleridge, and his involvement in the literary magazine ""Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine."" The memoir also touches on Wilson's political views and his involvement in the Scottish independence movement. Overall, ""Christopher North"" provides a comprehensive look at the life and work of one of Scotland's most influential writers.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.