John Forster and His Friendships is a biographical book written by Richard Renton. The book provides an in-depth look at the life of John Forster, a 19th-century English biographer, critic, and essayist. The author explores Forster's personal and professional relationships with some of the most prominent figures of his time, including Charles Dickens, William Makepeace Thackeray, and Elizabeth Gaskell.The book delves into Forster's early life, his...