Book Of Sibyls: Mrs. Barbauld, Miss Edgeworth, Mrs. Opie, Miss Austen

Book of Sibyls: Mrs. Barbauld, Miss Edgeworth, Mrs. Opie, Miss Austen

by Anne Isabella Thackeray Ritchie

This biographical work focuses on the lives and literary contributions of four prominent women writers of the 19th century: Anna Barbauld, Maria Edgeworth, Amelia Opie, and Jane Austen. Ritchie, the author, delves into their personal experiences, motivations, and the social and cultural contexts that shaped their writing. The book offers insights into the challenges and triumphs faced by women authors during this period and explores themes of domesticity, social commentary, and the evolving role of women in society.

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In the realm of Victorian literature, Anne Isabella Thackeray Ritchie, the eldest daughter of the renowned William Makepeace Thackeray, stands as a remarkable figure, renowned for her literary contrib...

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