Autobiography, Letters and Literary Remains of Mrs. Piozzi (Thrale) (2nd ed.) (2 vols.) / Edited with notes and Introductory Account of her life and writings

Name: Autobiography, Letters and Literary Remains of Mrs. Piozzi (Thrale) (2nd ed.) (2 vols.) / Edited with notes and Introductory Account of her life and writings
Author: Hester Lynch Piozzi

By Hester Lynch Piozzi

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A collected memoir and correspondence presents the life, diaries, marginal notes, and letters of a prominent literary hostess and correspondent, accompanied by an editor's biographical introduction. It chronicles domestic and social life at a celebrated literary household, intimate exchanges with a leading lexicographer, contested anecdotes and editorial controversies, travel journals and marginalia, and later years in Italy and Wales. Editorial annotations and newly recovered extracts illuminate personal relationships, publication history, and public reception, while assorted essays, verse fragments, and administrative papers record management of family affairs and ongoing literary activity.

About the Author

Hester Lynch Piozzi

Hester Lynch Piozzi (1741-1821) was an English author and notable figure in the literary circles of her time. She is best known for her insightful and engaging work, "Anecdotes of the late Samuel Johnson, LL.D.," which provides a personal glimpse into the life of the renowned writer Samuel Johnson, with whom she had a close friendship. Piozzi's writings often reflect her travels and experiences, as seen in her travelogue, "Observations and Reflections Made in the Course of a Journey through France, Italy, and Germany." Her correspondence, particularly in "The Intimate Letters of Hester Piozzi and Penelope Pennington," showcases her literary prowess and offers a window into the social dynamics of her era. Piozzi's contributions continue to enrich the understanding of 18th-century literature.