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Nonfiction · MelancholicA son remembers his strict father
Father and Son
by Edmund Gosse
See it on Amazon1907Moderate readSteady pace
What it is about
Edmund Gosse remembers growing up with his father, a naturalist and strict Christian. His 1907 memoir is a classic of the father-son conflict.
Who will enjoy it
Readers who enjoy narrative and idea-driven nonfiction, with a melancholic mood and a steady pace. It is a read that rewards some attention.
Themes: Father · Religion · Victorian
About the author
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