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2004-10-01
Public domain in the USA.
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Paston, George
1860
1936
Symonds, Emily Morse
Little Memoirs of the Nineteenth Century
Reading ease score: 61.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Benjamin Robert Haydon -- Lady Morgan (Sydney Owenson) -- Nathaniel Parker Willis -- Lady Hester Stanhope -- Prince Pückler-Muskau in England -- William and Mary Howitt.
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"Little Memoirs of the Nineteenth Century" by George Paston is a historical account published in the early 20th century that explores the lives of lesser-known figures from the 19th century, particularly within the literary and artistic spheres. The author aims to shed light on these individuals whose experiences represent the cultural landscape of the early 1800s while addressing their overshadowed statuses in the annals of history. The work is structured around sketches that allow readers to dive into the unique stories and challenges faced by these figures, effectively enriching our understanding of the period. The opening of the book introduces Benjamin Robert Haydon, an ambitious historical painter who embodies the struggles and aspirations of many artists of his time. It chronicles Haydon’s early life, detailing his discontent with the commercial world and his relentless pursuit of a career in art despite societal and familial pressures. With vivid anecdotes about his education and formative experiences in the artistic community, Haydon's narrative provides a deeply personal glimpse into the era's artistic challenges, ambitions, and eventual recognition, setting the tone for a series of personal sketches highlighting the lives of other notable personalities in the volume. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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Pückler-Muskau, Hermann, Fürst von, 1785-1871
Morgan, Lady (Sydney), 1783-1859
Haydon, Benjamin Robert, 1786-1846
Willis, Nathaniel Parker, 1806-1867
Stanhope, Hester, Lady, 1776-1839
Howitt, William, 1792-1879
Howitt, Mary Botham, 1799-1888
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