"A. W. Kinglake: A Biographical and Literary Study" is a significant work authored by W. Tuckwell, a distinguished English writer and historian. This book provides a comprehensive examination of Alexander William Kinglake's life, writings, and contributions to 19th-century English literature. The biography dives into A. W. Kinglake's life, providing readers with an enthralling peek into the experiences and influences that molded his writing career. "Eothen: Traces of Travel Brought Home from the East," a masterwork that chronicles Kinglake's adventures in the Middle East, is his most famous work. Tuckwell's research goes beyond the travelogue to give insight on Kinglake's broader creative accomplishments, such as his historical essays and contributions to journals. Tuckwell investigates the historical and cultural conditions in which Kinglake lived and wrote, in addition to following Kinglake's literary path. The biography provides unique insights into the Victorian literature and social milieu. "A. W. Kinglake: A Biographical and Literary Study" by W. Tuckwell is a vital resource for scholars, historians, and fans of nineteenth-century English literature.
William Tuckwell (1829-1919), also known as the "radical parson," was an English Anglican clergyman noted on political platforms for his experiments with allotments, support for land nationalization, and excitement for Christian socialism. He was a proponent of science education in schools. Tuckwell was born on November 27th, 1829. He was the eldest son of Margaret (née Wood) and William Tuckwell (1784-1845), a surgeon at Oxford's Radcliffe Infirmary. Tuckwell attended a prep school in Hammersmith before enrolling in Winchester College in 1842 and New College, Oxford, in 1848. He was the headmaster of New College School from 1857 to 1864. In 1864, he was appointed headmaster of Taunton Grammar School, afterwards known as Taunton College School, by the Warden of New College, Oxford. His "energy and vitality" were said to have enhanced the size and quality of the school. Rosa Strong (b. 1829/30), the eldest daughter of Captain Henry Strong, an Indian army commander, married him in 1858. Emilia Dilke, her younger sister, was a feminist and labor unionist. Rosa Tuckwell and her husband, William Tuckwell, had four children: one son and three girls. Gertrude Tuckwell CH (1861-1951), their second daughter, was a trade unionist, social worker, author, and the first woman magistrate in London. William Tuckwell passed away on February 1, 1919. Gertrude, his daughter, was his executor.
