Raleigh

Published in 1891, 'Raleigh' by Edmund Gosse is a biography of Sir Walter Raleigh, focusing on his personal career and the failed colonization attempt at Roanoke Island in 1584. This work is notable for being the first to separate Raleigh's life from the broader historical context of his era. Gosse, a prominent literary figure and Clark Lecturer at Trinity College, Cambridge, provides insights into Raleigh's ambitions and the impact of his endeavors on future colonization efforts in North America.