Contents

Chapters in this book

1. Frontmatter i
2. Contents v
3. Preface vii
4. Debts xvii
5. Texts and Abbreviations 1
6. I. "The Secrets of Authorship" 3
7. II. "Who I A m" 37
8. III. "To Please Myself" 75
9. IV. "Mental Independence" 114
10. V. "At Home" 147
11. VI. "King of the Woods" 194
12. VII. "Filial Piety" 222
13. Conclusion: "The Eclipse" 259
14. Index 279