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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... Verses to her36-38 Her Age39-40 Her Personal Appearance and Handwriting41-42 Portraits of her43-44 Boswell at Streatham 44-48 Her Behaviour to Johnson48 Her Acquirements49-52 Johnson's Estimate of her53-57 Popular Estimate of her58 ...
... Verses to her36-38 Her Age39-40 Her Personal Appearance and Handwriting41-42 Portraits of her43-44 Boswell at Streatham 44-48 Her Behaviour to Johnson48 Her Acquirements49-52 Johnson's Estimate of her53-57 Popular Estimate of her58 ...
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... of him152-153 Melancholy Reflections154 Johnson's Regard for Thrale155-156 Mrs. Thrale's and Johnson's Feelings towards each other156- 160 Johnson at Streatham after Thrale's Death161 Piozzi—Verses to him162 Johnson's.
... of him152-153 Melancholy Reflections154 Johnson's Regard for Thrale155-156 Mrs. Thrale's and Johnson's Feelings towards each other156- 160 Johnson at Streatham after Thrale's Death161 Piozzi—Verses to him162 Johnson's.
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... 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 approved by Johnson 169 ...
... 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 approved by Johnson 169 ...
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... verses were at that time the subject of common discourse, soon afforded a pretence[1], and Mr. Murphy brought Johnson to meet him, giving me general caution not to be surprised at his figure, dress, or behaviour[1].... Mr. Johnson liked ...
... verses were at that time the subject of common discourse, soon afforded a pretence[1], and Mr. Murphy brought Johnson to meet him, giving me general caution not to be surprised at his figure, dress, or behaviour[1].... Mr. Johnson liked ...
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... verses, and been asked to some tables, should likewise be asked to ours, and made a temptation to Mr. Johnson to meet him: accordingly he came, and Mr. Murphy at four o'clock brought Mr. Johnson to dinner. We liked each other so well ...
... verses, and been asked to some tables, should likewise be asked to ours, and made a temptation to Mr. Johnson to meet him: accordingly he came, and Mr. Murphy at four o'clock brought Mr. Johnson to dinner. We liked each other so well ...
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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