Autobiography, Letters and Literary Remains of Mrs. Piozzi (Thrale) (2nd ed.) (2 vols.): Edited with notes and Introductory Account of her life and writingsDigiCat, 2022 M09 4 - 249 pages Hester Lynch Piozzi's 'Autobiography, Letters and Literary Remains of Mrs. Piozzi' provides readers with a firsthand account of the author's life, experiences, and relationships. The book is written in a personal and intimate style, allowing readers to deeply connect with Piozzi's narrative. Piozzi's literary context as a prominent figure in 18th-century British literature adds depth and significance to her writings, making this work a valuable contribution to the study of women's autobiographical writing of the time. The inclusion of letters and literary remains further enriches the text, offering insights into Piozzi's thoughts and creative process. Overall, the book is a compelling exploration of a remarkable woman's life and legacy. Hester Lynch Piozzi's colorful life, including her relationships with Samuel Johnson and her second husband Gabriel Mario Piozzi, likely inspired her to write this comprehensive autobiography. As a celebrated writer and thinker of her time, Piozzi's reflections and literary output are both insightful and captivating. Her unique outlook on life and her connections to literary circles make her autobiography a valuable resource for scholars interested in the history of women's writing and intellectual life. I highly recommend 'Autobiography, Letters and Literary Remains of Mrs. Piozzi' to readers interested in women's autobiographical writing, 18th-century British literature, and the intersection of personal experience and creativity. Piozzi's engaging narrative style and rich content make this book a fascinating read for anyone looking to delve into the life of a remarkable literary figure. |
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... at Streatham60 Her Account of Conversations there61-67 Johnson's Politeness 68 Mrs. Thrale's Domestic Trials69-70 Electioneering with Johnson71 Thrale's Embarrassments, and Johnson's Advice72-74 Johnson on Housekeeping and Dress75-77.
... at Streatham60 Her Account of Conversations there61-67 Johnson's Politeness 68 Mrs. Thrale's Domestic Trials69-70 Electioneering with Johnson71 Thrale's Embarrassments, and Johnson's Advice72-74 Johnson on Housekeeping and Dress75-77.
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... kept alive more by what has been saved of his conversation than by his books; and his colloquial exploits necessarily revive the memory of the friends (or victims) who elicited and recorded them. [1] "Je ne suis pas la rose, mais j'ai vécu.
... kept alive more by what has been saved of his conversation than by his books; and his colloquial exploits necessarily revive the memory of the friends (or victims) who elicited and recorded them. [1] "Je ne suis pas la rose, mais j'ai vécu.
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... conversation, is a very probable and the general supposition; but it is not the truth. Mr. Murphy, who was intimate with Mr. Thrale, having spoken very highly of Dr. Johnson, he was requested to make them acquainted. This being ...
... conversation, is a very probable and the general supposition; but it is not the truth. Mr. Murphy, who was intimate with Mr. Thrale, having spoken very highly of Dr. Johnson, he was requested to make them acquainted. This being ...
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... conversation, extolling it in terms which that of no other person could have deserved, till we were only in doubt how to obtain his company, and find an excuse for the invitation. The celebrity of Mr. Woodhouse, a shoemaker, whose ...
... conversation, extolling it in terms which that of no other person could have deserved, till we were only in doubt how to obtain his company, and find an excuse for the invitation. The celebrity of Mr. Woodhouse, a shoemaker, whose ...
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... conversation to topics which he detested, such as foreign news and politics. He revenged himself by writing to the newspapers accounts of events which never happened, for the sole purpose of mystifying her; and probably not a few of his ...
... conversation to topics which he detested, such as foreign news and politics. He revenged himself by writing to the newspapers accounts of events which never happened, for the sole purpose of mystifying her; and probably not a few of his ...
Contents
Thrales Embarrassments and Johnsons Advice7274 | |
Johnson at Streatham after Thrales Death161 | |
Johnson fond of riding in a Carriage but a bad Traveller8081 | |
Johnson as Executor138 | |
SelfCommunings164 | |
Mrs MontaguMr Crutchley143144 | |
have pointed out some of the misapprehensions into which an able | |
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 | |
Peter Pindar287289 | |
Miss Sewards Impressions of her and Piozzi307 | |
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