Forster, John, 1812-1876

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Birth 1812-04-02
Death 1876-02-02
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John Forster was born and raised in Newcastle by Unitarian parents, and educated at Cambridge and London's Inner Temple. He became an important literary critic and editor, and wrote numerous books of his own, notably several biographies. Forster's greatest contribution may have been as literary adviser and advocate for some of the key authors of his day, including Tennyson, Browning, Dickens, and Carlyle. His support, advice, and promotion of authors and writing helped define Victorian taste. Forster was also a collector, and his valuable library includes manuscripts, letters, and rare books.

From the description of John Forster letters, 1866 and undated. (Pennsylvania State University Libraries). WorldCat record id: 67710385

Historian and biographer.

From the description of Autograph letter signed : Whitehall Palace, to Mr. Catter?, 1855 Mar. 12. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270474228

From the description of Autograph letter signed : [n.p.], to John Leech, 1848 Mar. 8. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270470026

From the description of Autograph letter signed : [n.p.], 1848 Apr. 5. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270470055

From the description of Autograph letter signed : Lincoln Inn Field, [n.d.]. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270468966

English historican, biographer of Charles Dickens and Oliver Goldsmith.

From the description of John Forster letters, 1866-1873. (Duke University Library). WorldCat record id: 82703302

English biographer of Dickens.

From the description of Autograph letter signed : London, to W.D. Cooley, "Thursday" [no year]. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270469042

From the description of Autograph letter signed : London, to A. W. Kinglake, 1854 Dec. 11. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270469063

From the description of Autograph letter signed : London, to an unidentified recipient, 1842 July 19. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270870810

British writer and literary adviser.

From the description of Autograph letter signed : Hanover Villa [London?], to Charles Dickens, 1856 June 7. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270476197

From the description of Autograph letter signed : London, to an unidentified recipient, 1844 Oct. 15. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 467922608

From the description of Autograph letter signed : London, to Charles Dickens, 1858 Dec. 15. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 466868772

British editor and novelist. Best known for his biography of Charles Dickens.

From the description of Letters, 1831-1875. (University of Iowa Libraries). WorldCat record id: 122356676

John Forster, English writer and literary adviser. Best known for his friendship with Charles Dickens, Forster also maintained long-lasting friendships with Leigh Hunt, Bulwer-Lytton, Walter Savage Landor, William Charles Macready, and Robert Browning.

From the description of John Forster manuscript material : 11 items, 1832-1868 (New York Public Library). WorldCat record id: 225625821

English writer and literary adviser.

From the description of Autograph letter signed London, to "Gentlemen," 1869 Apr. 6. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 747616384

John Forster (1812-1876) was an English editor, author, and biograper of Charles Dickens.

From the description of Papers of John Forster, 1828-1894. (Huntington Library, Art Collections & Botanical Gardens). WorldCat record id: 122394829

Epithet: friend and executor of Charles Dickens

British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000000205.0x000016

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  • Authors
  • Authors, English
  • Authors, English
  • Biography
  • Editors
  • Letters
  • Male authors, English
  • Manuscripts

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  • England--London (as recorded)

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