John Forster By One of His Friends

"John Forster" by Percy Fitzgerald is a biographical look into a man of letters in the 1800's. It tells the story of John Forster, a well-known literary critic and friend to famous writers like Charles Dickens. The story traces Forster's journey from simple beginnings to becoming an important and influential figure in the literary world. The book describes his strong personality, his wide circle of friends in politics and literature, and how he didn't like people who were fake. It also focuses on his achievements as a writer and mentor, showing his love for his friends and dealing with the difficulties of being single and dedicating his life to books.