Eighteenth Century Vignettes by Austin Dobson

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Author Dobson, Austin, 1840-1921
Title Eighteenth Century Vignettes
Alternate Title 18th Century Vignettes
Note Reading ease score: 61.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Contents Preface to the first edition of 1892 -- Eighteenth century vignettes -- Prior's 'Kitty' -- Spence's 'Anecdotes' -- Captain Coram's charity -- 'The female Quixote' -- Fielding's 'Voyage to Lisbon' -- Hanway's travels -- A garret in Gough Square -- Hogarth's Sigismunda -- 'The citizen of the world' -- The old London bookseller -- Gray's library -- The new Chesterfield -- A day at Strawberry Hill -- Goldsmith's library -- In Cowper's arbour -- The Quaker of art -- Bewick's tailpieces -- A German in England -- Old Vauxhall Gardens -- At Leicester Fields.
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Summary "Eighteenth Century Vignettes" by Austin Dobson is a collection of historical essays written in the late 19th century. The work presents a series of episodic portraits and reflections on significant figures and events of the 18th century, blending fact with a light degree of narrative elaboration. This compilation aims to capture the essence of the era, focusing on both personal stories and broader cultural moments that shaped the time. The opening portion of the book introduces the reader to a scene from 1708 involving Captain Richard Steele and his wife, Mary Scurlock Steele. The narrative describes a moment of impatience experienced by Mrs. Steele as she awaits her husband in a coach outside Lord Sunderland's office in Whitehall. The text paints a vivid picture of their marriage, highlighting Steele's charming yet tumultuous nature, conflicts over his frequent absences from home, and Mrs. Steele's wrestling emotions. Through letters exchanged between the couple, we gain insights into their relationship dynamics, revealing both affection and underlying tensions that characterize their life together in a bustling 18th century London. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject English literature -- 18th century -- History and criticism
Subject Great Britain -- Intellectual life -- 18th century
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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