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The biography chronicles the life of Sir Hugh Seymour Walpole, detailing his journey from New Zealand to England, where he faced isolation and bullying during his education. His literary career began in Cambridge, leading to early publications and recognition from notable authors. Despite challenges during World War I, including poor eyesight, he served in a Russian unit and earned the Cross of Saint George. Walpole's later success included a CBE, a knighthood, and a collaboration with MGM. His life was marked by literary achievements and personal struggles, ending with his untimely death in 1941.
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Hugh Walpole - The Duchess of Wrexe: Her Decline and Death. A Romantic Commentary, Hugh Walpole
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- Released
- 2016
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- Title
- Hugh Walpole - The Duchess of Wrexe: Her Decline and Death. A Romantic Commentary
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Hugh Walpole
- Publisher
- Amazon Digital Services LLC - Kdp
- Released
- 2016
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 326
- ISBN13
- 9781785439728
- Category
- Fiction
- Description
- The biography chronicles the life of Sir Hugh Seymour Walpole, detailing his journey from New Zealand to England, where he faced isolation and bullying during his education. His literary career began in Cambridge, leading to early publications and recognition from notable authors. Despite challenges during World War I, including poor eyesight, he served in a Russian unit and earned the Cross of Saint George. Walpole's later success included a CBE, a knighthood, and a collaboration with MGM. His life was marked by literary achievements and personal struggles, ending with his untimely death in 1941.