My First Book

My First Book is a collection of essays published in The Idler magazine, featuring contributions from over twenty notable authors, including Jerome K. Jerome, R. L. Stevenson, and Rudyard Kipling. Written in the late 19th century, these essays provide humorous and insightful reflections on the authors' experiences of writing and publishing their first books. The work offers a unique glimpse into the literary culture of the time and serves as a charming conversation with some of the great writers of the past.