Calamities and Quarrels of Authors

"Calamities and Quarrels of Authors" by Isaac Disraeli is an investigation into the hardships endured by writers across time. It uncovers accounts of poverty, neglect, and difficult relationships that authors have experienced with those who supported them. Disraeli wants to show the difficulties of being an author but also the time period and cultures that shaped them. Referencing writers of the past, the book's introduction reveals a common truth: many authors, despite their talents, live without money or fame, and the book shows understanding for these writers.