Immortal Memories

"Immortal Memories" by Clement King Shorter is a collection of early 20th-century literary speeches and essays. The book is made up of special talks given at literary events, mainly about famous writers like Dr. Samuel Johnson and William Cowper. Shorter thinks about the lives and lasting effects of these important people, getting readers interested in conversations about what they added to the world of books. The beginning of "Immortal Memories" shows how the book works, explaining that the speeches were first given at parties or meetings to celebrate respected writers. Shorter shows he cares about these writers, sharing personal stories of their lives and how they changed literature. Honoring Dr. Samuel Johnson, he agrees Johnson's impact has lasted and he honors the feeling of friendship among book lovers as they remember the important things done by the writers he talks about. The beginning gives a hint of the personal and historical situation of Shorter's thoughts on keeping literary memories alive.