A Memoir Of Mrs. Anna Laetitia Barbauld, With Many Of Her Letters

By Grace A. Ellis and Anna Laetitia Barbauld

Book Overview

""A Memoir Of Mrs. Anna Laetitia Barbauld, With Many Of Her Letters"" is a biographical work about the life and writings of Anna Laetitia Barbauld, a prominent English author, poet, and essayist of the late 18th and early 19th centuries. The book is written by Barbauld herself and includes many of her personal letters, which provide insight into her thoughts, feelings, and experiences. The memoir covers Barbauld's childhood, education, literary career, and personal life, including her marriage to the Reverend Rochemont Barbauld and her close relationships with other writers and intellectuals of her time, such as Samuel Johnson and William Wordsworth. The book also explores Barbauld's political and social views, including her support for women's education and her opposition to slavery. Overall, ""A Memoir Of Mrs. Anna Laetitia Barbauld, With Many Of Her Letters"" offers a fascinating glimpse into the life of a remarkable woman and writer who played a significant role in shaping the literary and cultural landscape of her era.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163108677
• ISBN13: 9781163108673
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 366 Pages
• Weight: 1.08 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"