Hester Lynch Piozzi
Hester Lynch Thrale Piozzi was a Welsh writer and socialite who was an important source on Samuel Johnson and 18th-century British life. She belonged to the prominent Salusbury family of Anglo-Welsh landowners, and married firstly a wealthy brewer, Henry Thrale, with whom she had 12 children, then a music teacher, Gabriel Mario Piozzi. Her Anecdotes of the Late Samuel Johnson (1786) and her diary Thraliana, published posthumously in 1942, are the main works for which she is remembered. She also wrote a popular history book, a travel book, and a dictionary. She has been seen as a protofeminist.
The Intimate Letters of Hester Piozzi and Penelope Pennington, 1788-1821
Witness the witty and heartfelt exchanges of two women as they share secrets, observations, and the extraordinary moments that defined their lives in a world on the cusp of change.
By Hester Lynch Piozzi
Autobiography, Letters and Literary Remains of Mrs. Piozzi (Thrale) (2nd ed.) (2 vols.) Edited with notes and Introductory Account of her life and writings
Step into the intimate world of a bright literary star as she navigates friendships and leaves her mark on a remarkable age, all told through her personal letters and writings.
By Hester Lynch Piozzi
Observations and Reflections Made in the Course of a Journey through France, Italy, and Germany, Vol. 2 (of 2)
A traveler's dramatic arrival in a storm-swept city sparks a journey of discovery through captivating lands and historical wonders.
By Hester Lynch Piozzi
Anecdotes of the late Samuel Johnson, LL.D. During the Last Twenty Years of His Life
Witness the complex life of a celebrated author through the eyes of a close friend, filled with intimate moments and personal reflections from literary circles.
By Hester Lynch Piozzi
Observations and Reflections Made in the Course of a Journey through France, Italy, and Germany, Vol. 1 (of 2)
Embark on a captivating 18th-century European journey, where every landscape, encounter, and cultural nuance invites reflection on humanity's shared experience.
By Hester Lynch Piozzi