Literary Celebrities of the English Lake-District

"Literary Celebrities of the English Lake-District" by Frederick Sessions, is a collection of writings from the start of the 1900's. The book takes a look at the lives and creations of famous writers tied to England's beautiful Lake District, known for its pretty scenery and history. It explores the life stories of different writers, poets, and thinkers who lived in this area, sharing details about what they added to literature and personal stories that impacted their writing. Right away, the book shows what the author wants to do and how the book is set up. Sessions starts with an introduction explaining that the book is made up of writings that were already published, not new research. He wants to give a short summary of the area's famous writers, like Thomas De Quincey and Harriet Martineau. The book is meant to help tourists and people interested in literature learn about the special connection between a place and the creative people who were inspired by it.