The Life and Letters of R. S. Hawker (Classic Reprint): Sometime Vicar of Morwenstow: Sometime Vicar of Morwenstow (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

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Discover the life behind Hawker’s letters—carefully curated from many sources to illuminate his voice and friendships.

The book gathers letters and manuscripts Hawker wrote, preserved by friends and kept as a window into his remote, solitary life. It explains how editing these materials is delicate work, with one author noting how Hawker’s habit of quoting in his own words can blur lines between his thoughts and those of others.

Readers will find context for Hawker’s daily reading, his humor, and how he kept correspondence as a substitute for social life. The volume also offers perspective on prior biographies, including critical views of earlier editors and the ways they used Hawker’s writings.

• Primary letters and personal papers that reveal Hawker’s daily life and friendships
• Explanations of the editing approach and how sources were used
• Discussion of how past biographies were received and how this edition differs
• Balanced insight into Hawker’s character, beliefs, and wit without spoilers

Ideal for readers of Hawker, Cornwall history, and 19th-century religious life.

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