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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... 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 ... Thrale's Embarrassments, and Johnson's Advice72-74 Johnson on Housekeeping and Dress75-77.
... 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 ... Thrale's Embarrassments, and Johnson's Advice72-74 Johnson on Housekeeping and Dress75-77.
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... Thrale's Account of her Quarrel with Baretti103-108 His Account108 Alleged Slight to Johnson109 Miss Streatfield110-122 Thrale's Infidelity123 Madame D'Arblay as an Inmate124-126 Dr. Burney127 Mrs. Thrale canvassing Southwark127 Attack ...
... Thrale's Account of her Quarrel with Baretti103-108 His Account108 Alleged Slight to Johnson109 Miss Streatfield110-122 Thrale's Infidelity123 Madame D'Arblay as an Inmate124-126 Dr. Burney127 Mrs. Thrale canvassing Southwark127 Attack ...
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... 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 Streatham169 Resolution to quit ...
... 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 Streatham169 Resolution to quit ...
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... Thrale's Marriage358 The Conway Episode357-361 Anecdotes361 Celebration of her Eightieth Birthday 361-362 Her Death and Will362-364 Madame D'Arblay's Parallel between Mrs. Piozzi and Madame de Staël364-369 Character of Mrs. Piozzi ...
... Thrale's Marriage358 The Conway Episode357-361 Anecdotes361 Celebration of her Eightieth Birthday 361-362 Her Death and Will362-364 Madame D'Arblay's Parallel between Mrs. Piozzi and Madame de Staël364-369 Character of Mrs. Piozzi ...
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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