The Intimate Letters Of Hester Piozzi And Penelope Pennington, 1788-1821 (1914) - Couverture rigide

 
9781436595926: The Intimate Letters Of Hester Piozzi And Penelope Pennington, 1788-1821 (1914)

Synopsis

The Intimate Letters of Hester Piozzi and Penelope Pennington, 1788-1821 is a book compiled and edited by Oswald G. Knapp. The book contains a collection of letters exchanged between two women, Hester Piozzi and Penelope Pennington, over a period of 33 years. The letters were written between 1788 and 1821 and provide a glimpse into the private lives of two women living in the late 18th and early 19th centuries. Hester Piozzi was a well-known writer and socialite who was married to the famous musician, Gabriel Piozzi. Penelope Pennington was a close friend of Hester's and the two women corresponded regularly throughout their lives. The letters cover a wide range of topics, including family matters, social events, politics, and literature. The book provides a unique insight into the lives of two women who were part of the intellectual and social elite of their time. It also sheds light on the close relationships that existed between women in the late 18th and early 19th centuries. The letters are presented in their original form, with annotations and explanations provided by the editor to help readers understand the context and significance of the correspondence. Overall, The Intimate Letters of Hester Piozzi and Penelope Pennington, 1788-1821 is a fascinating read for anyone interested in the history of women's lives and relationships in the late 18th and early 19th centuries.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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