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Mrs. Piozzi's Thraliana

by Charles Hughes

In the intimate pages of Mrs. Piozzi's Thraliana, a fascinating portrait of Samuel Johnson and Georgian England emerges. Mrs. Piozzi's Thraliana is a remarkable collection of diaries kept by Hester Thrale, a close friend and confidante of Samuel Johnson. The diaries span the years 1776 to 1809 and offer a unique and intimate glimpse into the life of one of the most celebrated literary figures of all time.

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English

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1913

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