"Autobiography, Letters and Literary Remains of Mrs. Piozzi (Thrale)" edited by A. Hayward, Esq. Q.C, showcases the life of Hester Lynch Thrale Piozzi, a celebrated figure in literary circles and Samuel Johnson's close acquaintance, through her private writings and letters from the late 1700s to the early 1800s. Highlighting the essence of both her individual journey and the dynamic era of British literary history that she lived and shaped, the collection explores the impact she had on preserving Johnson's legacy, as well as providing insights into her character and crucial relations, effectively presenting a window into her significance during a remarkable time. Prefaced with details about her life, personality, and role in cultural history, the edition promises an enriching exploration of her world, illuminated by insights into her relationships with famous literary influencers.
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
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.
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About the AuthorHester 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.
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.
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