Hester Thrale Piozzi: Portrait of a Literary Woman
by William McCarthy
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Much has been written about Thrale, friend and hostess of Samuel Johnson, but this is the first study to focus on Piozzi as the writer. In his narrative of her life, McCarthy draws on a large body of published and unpublished sources to map Piozzi's literary development, define her literary identity, and evaluate her achievement. In addition to reexamining her best-known works, he present the first serious treatment of her poetry, political works, and historical writings. Originally show more published in 1985. A UNC Press Enduring Edition -- UNC Press Enduring Editions use the latest in digital technology to make available again books from our distinguished backlist that were previously out of print. These editions are published unaltered from the original, and are presented in affordable paperback formats, bringing readers both historical and cultural value. show lessTags
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- 828.609 — Literature & rhetoric English & Old English literatures English miscellaneous writings English miscellaneous writings 1745-1799
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- PR3619 .P5 .M333 — Language and Literature English English Literature 17th and 18th centuries (1640-1770)
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