
Forbes Robinson
BY - FORBES ROBINSON
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ILLUSTRATIONS
Forbes Robinson........... Frontispiece - Forbes Robinson (1880) - Forbes Robinson (1887)
INTRODUCTORY SKETCH
CHAPTER I - SCHOOLDAYS
Forbes Robinson (1880)
CHAPTER II - LIFE AS AN UNDERGRADUATE AT CAMBRIDGE
Forbes Robinson (1887)
A warm and intimate portrait emerges through the private correspondence of a late 19th‑century scholar‑clergyman. The letters, gathered by his brother for friends who longed to know his inner world, reveal a mind shaped by a modest upbringing, deep family devotion, and a lifelong love of literature. From his early days at a bustling Liverpool parish to his quiet moments at Rossall School, the writer’s voice is thoughtful, often reflecting on the quiet strength he drew from his father’s memory.
Transitioning to his Cambridge years, the letters capture the transition from solitary study to a more open engagement with fellow students, hinting at the friendships and intellectual exchanges that broadened his horizons. Through his modest humor and earnest reflections, listeners gain a glimpse of a man whose devotion to faith and scholarship was inseparable, offering a timeless meditation on perseverance, learning, and the quiet joys of a life lived in service to ideas and community.
Language
en
Duration
~5 hours (294K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Al Haines
Release date
2007-02-11
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1867–1904
A gifted Anglican priest and teacher, he left behind letters and addresses that readers still return to for their warmth, intelligence, and spiritual honesty. His writing feels personal and thoughtful, shaped by a life cut short in 1904.
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