The Romance of Biography (Vol 2 of 2) or Memoirs of Women Loved and Celebrated by Poets, from the Days of the Troubadours to the Present Age. 3rd ed. 2 Vols.

"The Romance of Biography (Vol 2 of 2)" by Mrs. Jameson is a series of historical stories that show the connections between well-known poets and the women who inspired them. Written in the 1800s, the book investigates how women's charm and goodness impacted the lives and works of great male writers over time. It both honors these women and takes a closer look at how love and beauty are shown in poetry. Starting with Carew and his muse, Celia, the book explains how women affected brilliant men since the time of the Troubadours, following the changes in how people wrote about love in different eras, from sincere praise to more shallow expressions encouraged by fashion. This sets the scene for a study of poets and their muses, revealing both the high regard and the letdowns in these romantic connections.