Stevenson's Perfect Virtues, as Exemplified by Leigh Hunt

Name: Stevenson's Perfect Virtues, as Exemplified by Leigh Hunt
Author: Luther Albertus Brewer

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An appreciative essay argues that gentleness and cheerfulness are Stevenson’s ideal virtues and shows how Leigh Hunt embodied them, using anecdotes, correspondence, and contemporary testimony. It sketches Hunt’s habitual hospitality, musical evenings, modest personal habits, generosity toward struggling writers, and his support for younger poets. The essay traces reactions to Hunt’s autobiography and cites praise from contemporaries, and it examines the contentious caricature in Bleak House and Dickens’s later explanations. Biographical vignettes and critical observations are woven to present a temperate portrait of a congenial literary figure.

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Luther Albertus Brewer

Luther Albertus Brewer was an American author and historian known for his contributions to local history and literature. His notable work, "History of Linn County Iowa / From Its Earliest Settlement to the Present Time," published in 1911, provides a comprehensive account of the development and history of Linn County, Iowa. In addition to his historical writings, Brewer also explored literary themes in his book "Stevenson's Perfect Virtues, as Exemplified by Leigh Hunt," which reflects his engagement with literary figures and moral philosophy. Through his works, Brewer has contributed to the understanding of regional history and the literary landscape of his time.

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