Autobiography, Letters and Literary Remains of Mrs. Piozzi (Thrale) (2nd ed.) (2 vols.): Edited with notes and Introductory Account of her life and writingsGood Press, 2019 M12 9 - 326 pages "Autobiography, Letters and Literary Remains of Mrs. Piozzi (Thrale) (2nd ed.) (2 vols.): Edited with notes and Introductory Account of her life and writings" by Hester Lynch Piozzi Hester Lynch Thrale Piozzi, a Welsh-born diarist, author and patron of the arts, is an important source on Samuel Johnson and 18th-century English life. She belonged to the prominent Salusbury family, Anglo-Welsh landowners, and married first a wealthy brewer, Henry Thrale, then a music teacher, Gabriel Mario Piozzi. This book uses documents and written works left behind by this fascinating woman to craft an intriguing autobiography of her life. |
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... Johnson , LL.D Anecdotes of the late Samuel Johnson , LL.D Piozzi , Hester Lynch 4057664583376 202 Buy now and read ' Anecdotes of the late Samuel Johnson , LL.D '
... Johnson , LL.D Anecdotes of the late Samuel Johnson , LL.D Piozzi , Hester Lynch 4057664583376 202 Buy now and read ' Anecdotes of the late Samuel Johnson , LL.D '
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... Johnson , LL.D ' , written by Hester Lynch Piozzi , is a collection of stories and memories of Dr. Johnson during his later years . Piozzi , also known as Mrs. Thrale , was a friend of Johnson and this book is a reflection of their ...
... Johnson , LL.D ' , written by Hester Lynch Piozzi , is a collection of stories and memories of Dr. Johnson during his later years . Piozzi , also known as Mrs. Thrale , was a friend of Johnson and this book is a reflection of their ...
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... Johnson to the Thrales 11-14 Johnson's Habits at the Period14-20 His Household21-24 His Social Position25 Society at Streatham 26 Blue Stocking Parties 27-28 Johnson's Fondness for Female Society 29-35 Nature of his Intimacy with Mrs ...
... Johnson to the Thrales 11-14 Johnson's Habits at the Period14-20 His Household21-24 His Social Position25 Society at Streatham 26 Blue Stocking Parties 27-28 Johnson's Fondness for Female Society 29-35 Nature of his Intimacy with Mrs ...
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... Johnson's Advice72-74 Johnson on Housekeeping and Dress75-77 His Opinions on Marriage78 Johnson in the Country79-80 Johnson fond of riding in a Carriage, but a bad Traveller80-81 His Want of Taste for Music or Painting82 Tour in Wales82 ...
... Johnson's Advice72-74 Johnson on Housekeeping and Dress75-77 His Opinions on Marriage78 Johnson in the Country79-80 Johnson fond of riding in a Carriage, but a bad Traveller80-81 His Want of Taste for Music or Painting82 Tour in Wales82 ...
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... Johnson at Streatham after Thrale's Death161 Piozzi—Verses to him162 Johnson's Health163 Self-Communings164 Town Gossip165 Verses on Pacchierotti165-167 Fears for Johnson167 Reports of her marrying again167-168 Reasons for quitting ...
... Johnson at Streatham after Thrale's Death161 Piozzi—Verses to him162 Johnson's Health163 Self-Communings164 Town Gossip165 Verses on Pacchierotti165-167 Fears for Johnson167 Reports of her marrying again167-168 Reasons for quitting ...
Contents
Thrales Embarrassments and Johnsons Advice7274 | |
Johnson at Streatham after Thrales Death161 | |
Johnson fond of riding in a Carriage but a bad Traveller8081 | |
Verses on Pacchierotti165167 | |
Johnson as Executor138 | |
Mrs MontaguMr Crutchley143144 | |
Piozzito marry or not to marry 172175 | |
Parting with Piozzi193195 | |
Objections to her Second Marriage discussed227230 | |
Verses to him on his Departure206 | |
Correspondence with Johnson217219 | |
Correspondence with Madame DArblay on the Marriage231 | |
Her alleged Inaccuracy with Instances 274285 | |
Miss Sewards Impressions of her and Piozzi307 | |
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