Footsteps by Richard Holmes
- 1. In 'Footsteps: Adventures of a Romantic Biographer', Richard Holmes embarks on a captivating journey that blends the art of biography with personal exploration and the essence of the landscape. The narrative follows Holmes as he traverses the lives and legacies of some of the most intriguing figures in history, such as Samuel Taylor Coleridge and Mary Shelley, interlacing their stories with his own experiences in the places that shaped them. With eloquence and deep literary insight, Holmes not only illuminates the past but also reflects on the connections between history and the present. His meticulous research and vivid prose invite readers to walk alongside him in the footsteps of these iconic individuals, revealing the intimate relationships between their environments, inspirations, and the creative processes that defined their works. Ultimately, 'Footsteps' is more than a series of biographical sketches; it is a profound meditation on the act of looking back, the nature of memory, and the quest for understanding in the rich tapestry of human experience.
Which writer does Holmes follow through France?
A) Jane Austen
B) Charles Dickens
C) Oscar Wilde
D) Robert Louis Stevenson
- 2. Which poet does Holmes pursue through Italy?
A) Keats
B) Shelley
C) Wordsworth
D) Byron
- 3. What year was 'Footsteps' first published?
A) 1985
B) 1975
C) 1995
D) 2005
- 4. What geographical feature does Stevenson travel with in France?
A) A donkey
B) A camel
C) A horse
D) A dog
- 5. Where does Holmes follow Shelley's final journey?
A) Italy
B) Germany
C) Switzerland
D) Greece
- 6. What is Holmes' profession?
A) Poet
B) Historian
C) Biographer
D) Novelist
- 7. Which work describes Stevenson's journey through France?
A) Travels with a Donkey
B) The Road to Oxiana
C) Walden
D) On the Road
- 8. Which country does Holmes explore with Wordsworth?
A) Germany
B) Switzerland
C) France
D) Italy
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