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 Hester Lynch Piozzi's 'Autobiography, Letters and Literary Remains of Mrs. Piozzi' is a compelling and intimate look into the life of a remarkable woman. Through a combination of personal letters, autobiographical accounts, and literary pieces, Piozzi provides readers with a glimpse into the social and literary circles of eighteenth-century England. Her writing style is engaging and candid, allowing readers to feel a sense of closeness to the author and her experiences. This work serves as a valuable historical and literary document, shedding light on the challenges and triumphs of a woman navigating her way through a male-dominated society. Piozzi's keen observations and witty anecdotes make this book a must-read for those interested in women's history and literature of the period. Hester Lynch Piozzi, a respected writer and confidante of Samuel Johnson, drew from her own life experiences and relationships to create this introspective collection. As a woman of wit and intelligence, Piozzi's unique perspective offers readers a glimpse into the complexities of gender dynamics and social expectations of the time. Her friendship with Johnson and her subsequent marriage to an Italian musician influenced her writing and shaped her literary voice. Piozzi's keen intellect and sharp wit are evident throughout the pages of this book, making it a significant contribution to the literary canon. I highly recommend 'Autobiography, Letters and Literary Remains of Mrs. Piozzi' to those interested in gaining a deeper understanding of the life and works of Hester Lynch Piozzi. This thought-provoking and illuminating collection offers valuable insights into the challenges and triumphs of a remarkable woman in eighteenth-century England. Piozzi's engaging writing style and sharp wit make this book a delightful and informative read for anyone interested in women's history and literature. |
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... father, extending over nearly twenty-five years (from 1797 to the year of her death) and exceeding a hundred in number. These have been of the greatest service in enabling me to complete and verify the summary of that period of her life ...
... father, extending over nearly twenty-five years (from 1797 to the year of her death) and exceeding a hundred in number. These have been of the greatest service in enabling me to complete and verify the summary of that period of her life ...
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... father and uncle, the Rev. Daniel Lysons and Mr. Samuel Lysons. From 1776 to 1809 Mrs. Piozzi kept a copious diary and note-book, called "Thraliana." Johnson thus alludes to it in a letter of September 6th, 1777: "As you have little to ...
... father and uncle, the Rev. Daniel Lysons and Mr. Samuel Lysons. From 1776 to 1809 Mrs. Piozzi kept a copious diary and note-book, called "Thraliana." Johnson thus alludes to it in a letter of September 6th, 1777: "As you have little to ...
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... father: 'He worked at six shillings a week for twenty years in the great brewery, which afterwards was his own. The proprietor of it had an only daughter, who was married to a nobleman. It was not fit that a peer should continue the ...
... father: 'He worked at six shillings a week for twenty years in the great brewery, which afterwards was his own. The proprietor of it had an only daughter, who was married to a nobleman. It was not fit that a peer should continue the ...
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... father); said he would make a man of him, and did so: but made him work very hard, and treated him very roughly, Halsey being more proud than tender, and his only child, a daughter, married to Lord Cobham. "Old Thrale, however, as these ...
... father); said he would make a man of him, and did so: but made him work very hard, and treated him very roughly, Halsey being more proud than tender, and his only child, a daughter, married to Lord Cobham. "Old Thrale, however, as these ...
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... father's birthplace, a very handsome and well accomplished gentleman." After expatiating on the advantages of birth, and the presumption of new men in attempting to found a new system of gentility, Boswell proceeds: "Mr. Thrale had ...
... father's birthplace, a very handsome and well accomplished gentleman." After expatiating on the advantages of birth, and the presumption of new men in attempting to found a new system of gentility, Boswell proceeds: "Mr. Thrale had ...
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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