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Title:
The Romance of Biography (Vol 1 of 2)
or Memoirs of Women Loved and Celebrated by Poets, from the Days of the Troubadours to the Present Age. 3rd ed. 2 Vols.
Note: Reading ease score: 58.8 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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Summary: "The Romance of Biography (Vol 1 of 2)" by Mrs. Jameson is a historical account written in the early 19th century. This work explores the lives of women celebrated by poets throughout history, delving into the profound influence that feminine beauty and virtue have had on the creativity and character of male poets. Mrs. Jameson uses a collection of anecdotes to highlight the intertwining of love and art, making it a captivating read for those interested in literature and the role of women in shaping poetic expression. The opening portion of the text introduces the overarching theme of the memoirs, focusing on how poets have immortalized the women they loved through their works. Mrs. Jameson expresses a sense of humility regarding her compilation, acknowledging the depth of her subject matter and her enthusiasm in bringing these stories to light. She reflects on the connection between a poet's affection for a woman and the resulting influence on his creative output, suggesting that genuine feelings of love elevate both the poet and his muse to greatness. The initial chapters promise a series of rich historical anecdotes, beginning with a discussion on poetic love and leading into explorations of classic and troubadour poetry. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Jameson, Mrs. (Anna), 1794-1860
EBook No.: 35382
Published: Feb 24, 2011
Downloads: 126
Language: English
Subject: Women in literature
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Literature: General, Criticism, Collections
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title:
The Romance of Biography (Vol 1 of 2)
or Memoirs of Women Loved and Celebrated by Poets, from the Days of the Troubadours to the Present Age. 3rd ed. 2 Vols.
Note: Reading ease score: 58.8 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Credits:
Produced by Julia Miller, Josephine Paolucci and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at https:
//www.pgdp.net.
(This
file was produced from images generously made available
by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
Summary: "The Romance of Biography (Vol 1 of 2)" by Mrs. Jameson is a historical account written in the early 19th century. This work explores the lives of women celebrated by poets throughout history, delving into the profound influence that feminine beauty and virtue have had on the creativity and character of male poets. Mrs. Jameson uses a collection of anecdotes to highlight the intertwining of love and art, making it a captivating read for those interested in literature and the role of women in shaping poetic expression. The opening portion of the text introduces the overarching theme of the memoirs, focusing on how poets have immortalized the women they loved through their works. Mrs. Jameson expresses a sense of humility regarding her compilation, acknowledging the depth of her subject matter and her enthusiasm in bringing these stories to light. She reflects on the connection between a poet's affection for a woman and the resulting influence on his creative output, suggesting that genuine feelings of love elevate both the poet and his muse to greatness. The initial chapters promise a series of rich historical anecdotes, beginning with a discussion on poetic love and leading into explorations of classic and troubadour poetry. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Jameson, Mrs. (Anna), 1794-1860
EBook No.: 35382
Published: Feb 24, 2011
Downloads: 126
Language: English
Subject: Women in literature
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Literature: General, Criticism, Collections
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.