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Memoirs Of The Life And Writings Of Frances Sheridan

Memoirs Of The Life And Writings Of Frances Sheridan

Alicia Lefanu

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Kessinger Publishing
Año de edición:
2009
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Antologías (no poéticas)
ISBN:
9781120004321
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Memoirs Of The Life And Writings Of Frances Sheridan: With Remarks Upon A Late Life Of R. B. Sheridan (1824) is a biographical work written by Alicia Lefanu. The book provides a detailed account of the life and literary works of Frances Sheridan, an accomplished playwright and novelist from the 18th century. The memoirs delve into the personal and professional life of Frances Sheridan, including her marriage to the actor Thomas Sheridan, her relationship with her son Richard Brinsley Sheridan, and her literary achievements. The book also includes remarks on a recent biography of Richard Brinsley Sheridan, providing a comparative analysis of the two works. The memoirs offer a unique perspective on the literary and social scene of 18th-century England, and shed light on the life of a remarkable woman who played a significant role in the development of English literature.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.

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