Excerpt from The Works of Mrs. Chapone, Now First Collected, Vol. 3 of 4: Containing, I. Letters on the Improvement of the Mind; II. Miscellanies; III. Correspondence With Mr. Richardson; IV. Letters to Miss. Carter; V. Fugitive Pieces; To Which Is Prefixed an Account of Her Life and Character, Drawn by Her Own Family
The custom at present prevails of publishing every relique of persons who have been in any degree eminent. Private letters, never intended by their writers for the inspection of any.
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Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book is an expansive account of the life and writings of Hester Chapone, a pioneering female intellectual of the 18th century. The author draws on numerous letters from Chapone's esteemed contemporaries, such as Samuel Richardson and Elizabeth Carter, to illustrate her compelling story. Beyond detailing the remarkable life of an influential figure of the period, the book delves into Chapone's pivotal role in the literary and intellectual landscape of the time. It sheds light on Chapone's pioneering contributions to women's education, her staunch defense of parental authority in the face of prevailing social norms, and her significant body of work as a writer and translator. The book not only provides an intimate portrait of Chapone's personal life but also explores the significance of her writings, which illuminate the complexities of female identity, the importance of education, and the nature of domestic life in the 18th century. Through its comprehensive examination of Chapone's life and work, this book offers valuable insights into the challenges and opportunities faced by women during a transformative era in history. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 9781334321849_0
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