A. W. Kinglake: A Biographical and Literary Study

"A. W. Kinglake: A Biographical and Literary Study" by William Tuckwell is an exploration of the life, personality, and notable works of Alexander William Kinglake, a distinguished English writer and historian of the 19th century. The book, written in the early 1900s, starts by looking at Kinglake's lasting importance and by detailing his Scottish roots, upbringing, and schooling experiences at Eton and Cambridge. It paints a picture of his early life, showing his ambitions and the formation of his views on society. Tuckwell's writing style vividly captures Kinglake's unique character and hints at the important impact his books, like "Eothen" and his history of the Crimean War, would have on English literature.