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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... says Boswell, "was distinguished by his (Johnson) being introduced into the family of Mr. Thrale, one of the most ... say, 'If this young dog does not find so much after I am gone as he expects, let him.
... says Boswell, "was distinguished by his (Johnson) being introduced into the family of Mr. Thrale, one of the most ... say, 'If this young dog does not find so much after I am gone as he expects, let him.
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... of Lord and Lady Cobham, making an excellent bargain, with the money he had saved." [1] In "Thraliana" she says: "strolled to London with only 4s. 6d. in his pocket." When, in the next page but one, Boswell describes Thrale.
... of Lord and Lady Cobham, making an excellent bargain, with the money he had saved." [1] In "Thraliana" she says: "strolled to London with only 4s. 6d. in his pocket." When, in the next page but one, Boswell describes Thrale.
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... says: "The first time I ever saw this extraordinary man was in the year 1764, when Mr. Murphy, who had long been the friend and confidential intimate of Mr. Thrale, persuaded him to wish for Johnson's conversation, extolling it in terms ...
... says: "The first time I ever saw this extraordinary man was in the year 1764, when Mr. Murphy, who had long been the friend and confidential intimate of Mr. Thrale, persuaded him to wish for Johnson's conversation, extolling it in terms ...
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... (says Boswell) to change spreads into burns. I thought this alteration not only cured the fault, but was more poetical, as it might carry an allusion to the shirt by which Hercules was inflamed." She has written in the margin: "Every ...
... (says Boswell) to change spreads into burns. I thought this alteration not only cured the fault, but was more poetical, as it might carry an allusion to the shirt by which Hercules was inflamed." She has written in the margin: "Every ...
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... says, "No man eat more heartily than Johnson, or loved better what was nice and delicate," she strikes in with—"What ... (say Mrs. Thrale) hated early ones. Nothing was more terrifying to him than the idea of going to bed, which he never ...
... says, "No man eat more heartily than Johnson, or loved better what was nice and delicate," she strikes in with—"What ... (say Mrs. Thrale) hated early ones. Nothing was more terrifying to him than the idea of going to bed, which he never ...
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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