H. M. Tomlinson (1873–1958,) fully Henry Major Tomlinson, was a British writer and journalist renowned for his anti-war and travel writing, as well as his novels and short stories. His literary focus often revolved around life at sea and the complexities of colonialism.
Born in London, Tomlinson initially worked in a shipping office located in the Docklands. However, he eventually shifted gears and pursued a career in journalism. Throughout his professional journey, he contributed to various newspapers and magazines, including the Manchester Guardian and the Daily News.
Tomlinson’s extensive travels played a significant role in shaping his writing. He ventured to numerous destinations, such as the South Seas, Southeast Asia, and Africa, extracting inspiration from these experiences. Many of his works beautifully encapsulate the essence of these places. Notable examples include The Sea and the Jungle (1912,) Tidemarks (1924,) and other travel books, as well as novels like Waiting for Daylight (1922.) However, his most well-known works are Gallions Reach (1927) and All Our Yesterdays (1930,) an anti-war novel set during World War I.
In addition to his travel and anti-war literature, Tomlinson authored several other novels, such as The Turn of the Tide (1945) and Malay Waters (1950.) He also delved into autobiographical writing with Reminiscences in A Mingled Yarn (1953.) He explored the life of Norman Douglas in a biography published in 1931. Noteworthy essay collections by Tomlinson include Old Junk (1918) and London River (1921.)
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The World is what we think it is. If we can change our thoughts, we can change the world.
—H. M. Tomlinson
There is precious little hope to be got out of whatever keeps us industrious, but there is a chance for us whenever we cease work and become stargazers.
—H. M. Tomlinson
Topics: Stress
Most of us, I suppose, are a little nervous of the sea. No matter what its smiles may be, we doubt its friendship
—H. M. Tomlinson
Topics: Water
Light comes to us unexpectedly and obliquely. Perhaps it amuses the gods to try us. They want to see whether we are asleep.
—H. M. Tomlinson
Topics: Light
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