Author: Sara George
Publisher: St Martins Press
ISBN: 9780312205546
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 340
Book Description
A fictional recreation of the frank journal of Elizabeth Pepys, wife of the celebrated diarist Samuel, in which she records her triumphs, concerns, hopes, and fears
The Journal of Mrs. Pepys
Author: Sara George
Publisher: St Martins Press
ISBN: 9780312205546
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 340
Book Description
A fictional recreation of the frank journal of Elizabeth Pepys, wife of the celebrated diarist Samuel, in which she records her triumphs, concerns, hopes, and fears
Publisher: St Martins Press
ISBN: 9780312205546
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 340
Book Description
A fictional recreation of the frank journal of Elizabeth Pepys, wife of the celebrated diarist Samuel, in which she records her triumphs, concerns, hopes, and fears
The Diary of Samuel Pepys ...
Author: Samuel Pepys
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Great Britain
Languages : en
Pages : 226
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Great Britain
Languages : en
Pages : 226
Book Description
Acid Drop
Author: Sara George
Publisher: Atheneum Books
ISBN: 9780689106736
Category : Hallucinogenic drugs
Languages : en
Pages : 198
Book Description
Publisher: Atheneum Books
ISBN: 9780689106736
Category : Hallucinogenic drugs
Languages : en
Pages : 198
Book Description
Samuel Pepys and the World He Lived in
Author: Henry Benjamin Wheatley
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 356
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 356
Book Description
Early Journals and Letters of Fanny Burney
Author: Fanny Burney
Publisher: McGill-Queen's Press - MQUP
ISBN: 0773505393
Category : Great Britain
Languages : en
Pages : 337
Book Description
Stewart J. Cooke teaches English at Dawson College --Book Jacket.
Publisher: McGill-Queen's Press - MQUP
ISBN: 0773505393
Category : Great Britain
Languages : en
Pages : 337
Book Description
Stewart J. Cooke teaches English at Dawson College --Book Jacket.
The Diary of Elizabeth Pepys
Author: Elizabeth Pepys
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Authors' spouses
Languages : en
Pages : 282
Book Description
A spoof of Samuel Pepys' excesses from his wife's imagined diary: according to Books (London, England), Nov. 1991, p.22.
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Authors' spouses
Languages : en
Pages : 282
Book Description
A spoof of Samuel Pepys' excesses from his wife's imagined diary: according to Books (London, England), Nov. 1991, p.22.
Early Journals and Letters of Fanny Burney, Volume 2
Author: Lars E. Troide
Publisher: McGill-Queen's Press - MQUP
ISBN: 0773585109
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 336
Book Description
The years 1774-77 saw Fanny Burney's increasing occupation with Evelina, which she finally completed and presented to the publisher Thomas Lowndes. Like her novel, the journals and letters of this period reveal her artistic powers, as she continues to sketch characters with economy and precision and create convincing narratives out of the events of her life. Among the more memorable figures she meets at her father's London house are the "noble savage" Omai, the first Tahitian brought back to England; the famed explorer James "Abyssinian" Bruce, who returned from Africa with tales of natives who ate raw flesh; and Prince Aleksei Orlov of Russia, who had Czar Peter III murdered in order to permit Peter's wife, Catherine "the Great," to ascend the throne. Other notable figures include Dr Samuel Johnson and the great singer Lucrezia Agujari, admired by Mozart. Also in these pages, the usually diffident Miss Burney takes charge of her destiny by rebuffing her suitor Thomas Barlow, who has wealth, education, good looks, and the vehement approval of most of her family, but whom she finds a total bore. The journals and letters of Fanny Burney are an invaluable source for anyone interested in the social and literary history of late eighteenth- and early nineteenth-century England. Lars Troide has supported the texts with thorough and detailed annotations.
Publisher: McGill-Queen's Press - MQUP
ISBN: 0773585109
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 336
Book Description
The years 1774-77 saw Fanny Burney's increasing occupation with Evelina, which she finally completed and presented to the publisher Thomas Lowndes. Like her novel, the journals and letters of this period reveal her artistic powers, as she continues to sketch characters with economy and precision and create convincing narratives out of the events of her life. Among the more memorable figures she meets at her father's London house are the "noble savage" Omai, the first Tahitian brought back to England; the famed explorer James "Abyssinian" Bruce, who returned from Africa with tales of natives who ate raw flesh; and Prince Aleksei Orlov of Russia, who had Czar Peter III murdered in order to permit Peter's wife, Catherine "the Great," to ascend the throne. Other notable figures include Dr Samuel Johnson and the great singer Lucrezia Agujari, admired by Mozart. Also in these pages, the usually diffident Miss Burney takes charge of her destiny by rebuffing her suitor Thomas Barlow, who has wealth, education, good looks, and the vehement approval of most of her family, but whom she finds a total bore. The journals and letters of Fanny Burney are an invaluable source for anyone interested in the social and literary history of late eighteenth- and early nineteenth-century England. Lars Troide has supported the texts with thorough and detailed annotations.
Pepys's Later Diaries
Author: C S Knighton
Publisher: The History Press
ISBN: 0752495321
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 136
Book Description
Pepys never resumed the personal Diary which he abandoned in 1669 fearing he was going blind. He was one of the greatest accidental historians, never intending to record for posterity, but for amusement. This book makes these diaries available to the general reader. These documents enhance the picture of Pepys as a politician and civil servant.
Publisher: The History Press
ISBN: 0752495321
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 136
Book Description
Pepys never resumed the personal Diary which he abandoned in 1669 fearing he was going blind. He was one of the greatest accidental historians, never intending to record for posterity, but for amusement. This book makes these diaries available to the general reader. These documents enhance the picture of Pepys as a politician and civil servant.
The Biography Book
Author: Daniel S. Burt
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN: 0313017263
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 636
Book Description
From Marilyn to Mussolini, people captivate people. A&E's Biography, best-selling autobiographies, and biographical novels testify to the popularity of the genre. But where does one begin? Collected here are descriptions and evaluations of over 10,000 biographical works, including books of fact and fiction, biographies for young readers, and documentaries and movies, all based on the lives of over 500 historical figures from scientists and writers, to political and military leaders, to artists and musicians. Each entry includes a brief profile, autobiographical and primary sources, and recommended works. Short reviews describe the pertinent biographical works and offer insight into the qualities and special features of each title, helping readers to find the best biographical material available on hundreds of fascinating individuals.
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN: 0313017263
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 636
Book Description
From Marilyn to Mussolini, people captivate people. A&E's Biography, best-selling autobiographies, and biographical novels testify to the popularity of the genre. But where does one begin? Collected here are descriptions and evaluations of over 10,000 biographical works, including books of fact and fiction, biographies for young readers, and documentaries and movies, all based on the lives of over 500 historical figures from scientists and writers, to political and military leaders, to artists and musicians. Each entry includes a brief profile, autobiographical and primary sources, and recommended works. Short reviews describe the pertinent biographical works and offer insight into the qualities and special features of each title, helping readers to find the best biographical material available on hundreds of fascinating individuals.
The Diary of John Evelyn
Author: John Evelyn
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Europe
Languages : en
Pages : 452
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Europe
Languages : en
Pages : 452
Book Description