A Memoir of the Reverend Sydney Smith

<p>A Memoir of the Reverend Sydney Smith offers an intimate portrait of the life and times of Sydney Smith (1771-1845) a prominent English clergyman writer and wit. Penned by Lady Holland this memoir delves into Smith's multifaceted personality revealing his intellectual prowess his contributions to literature and social reform and his renowned sense of humor.</p> <p>Smith was a key figure in the intellectual circles of his day known for his sharp wit and progressive views. He was one of the founders of the <i>Edinburgh Review</i>. Lady Holland's biography sheds light on his relationships with other notable figures and offers insights into the social and political landscape of 19th-century England. This memoir captures the essence of a man who left an indelible mark on his era.</p><p>This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore you will see the original copyright references library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world) and other notations in the work.</p><p>This work is in the public domain in the United States of America and possibly other nations. Within the United States you may freely copy and distribute this work as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.</p><p>As a reproduction of a historical artifact this work may contain missing or blurred pages poor pictures errant marks etc. Scholars believe and we concur that this work is important enough to be preserved reproduced and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.</p>