{"title":"Edmund Gosse","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to the Edmund Gosse collection, a delightful selection for those passionate about \u003cem\u003eBiography \u0026amp; Memoir\u003c\/em\u003e. Edmund Gosse, a prominent figure in late 19th and early 20th-century British literature, is renowned for his insightful and introspective works. Born in 1849, Gosse was not only a writer but also a poet, critic, and translator, bringing a rich tapestry of experience to his literary creations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne of his most celebrated works, \u003cem\u003eFather and Son\u003c\/em\u003e, offers an intimate view into Gosse's upbringing and the complex relationship with his father. As you delve into this poignant memoir, you'll encounter Gosse's struggle between conformity and self-expression, a theme that resonates with many readers even today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGosse's writings are characterised by their eloquent prose and profound exploration of personal and intellectual growth. His work provides readers with a unique window into the social and cultural dynamics of his time, while also reflecting universal themes of identity and family. Perfect for readers who appreciate autobiographical storytelling, Gosse's books remain a testament to the enduring power of literature to explore the human experience.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"father-and-son-by-edmund-gosse-9781784874391","title":"Father and Son","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eFather and Son\u003c\/em\u003e is the classic memoir of inter-generational strife, featuring an afterword from Sarah Perry, author of \u003cem\u003eThe Essex Serpent\u003c\/em\u003e, and an introduction by Anthony Quinn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSubtitled \"a study of two temperaments,\" Edmund Gosse's childhood memoir narrates the often fractious, yet often comic, story of his relationship with his authoritarian father. Philip Henry Gosse, a pioneering naturalist and marine biologist with a strictly religious worldview, faces a crisis provoked by the revelations of Charles Darwin and the death of his wife, Emily, who is Edmund's mother.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAs Edmund seeks to break away from his father's influence, the transition from one epoch to the next unfolds with struggle, humour, and glory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46271935906028,"sku":"9781784874391","price":38.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781784874391.jpg?v=1742265398"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/edmund-gosse.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}