The book "Hugh Walpole: An Assessment" by Joseph Hergesheimer is a faithful portrait of the outstanding English writer Hugh Walpole. In this book, the author examines in detail the life and work of Walpole, his influence on the literary scene of his time, as well as the personality of the writer through the prism of his own memories and observations. Readers will be able to learn a lot of interesting things about Hugh Walpole's path to literary fame, his creative process and inner world. Hugh Walpole: An Assessment is an essential book for those interested in literary history and literary biographies.