Henry James called Fanny Kemble's autobiography "one of the most animated autobiographies in the language." Born into the first family of the British stage; Fanny Kemble was one of the most famous woman writers of the English-speaking world; a best-selling author on both sides of the Atlantic. In addition to her essays; poetry; plays; and a novel; Kemble published six works of memoir; eleven volumes in all; covering her life; which began in the first decade of the nineteenth century and ended in the last. Her autobiographical writings are compelling evidence of Kemble's wit and talent; and they also offer a dazzling overview of her transatlantic world. Kemble kept up a running commentary in letters and diaries on the great issues of her day. The selections here provide a narrative thread tracing her intellectual development—especially her views on women and slavery. She is famous for her identification with abolitionism; and many excerpts reveal her passionate views on the subject. The selections show a life full of personal tragedy as well as professional achievements. An elegant introduction provides a context for appreciating Kemble's remarkable life and achievements; and the excerpts from her journals allow her; once again; to speak for herself.
#262626 in Books Joanna L Stratton 1982-09-17 1982-09-17Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 9.25 x 1.10 x 6.12l; .90 #File Name: 0671447483320 pagesPioneer Women Voices from the Kansas Frontier
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Pioneer Women; Unrecognized and Often Underappreciated!By James T. WaltersAnyone interested in genealogy or the history of the Midwest should find Pioneer Women very worthwhile reading. As a native Kansan of advanced age; I could relate to many of the stories and chapters. I could imagine my Mother; Father or Grandparents telling each event. I would think that living in Kansas would be a bonus for enjoyment from reading this book but I sincerely believe segments would appeal to everyone and the Book in full would be a very wise use of time and excellent entertainment.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. I was amazed to read about the hardships these women faced and ...By RubyI was amazed to read about the hardships these women faced and how determined they were to overcome and succeed. It was inspiring.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Great Hit with my Mother!By pleineluneMy elderly mother loves non fiction stories. And as I live in the Midwest and she lives on the East Coast; she found this particularly interesting.I look for books to keep her interest. She is a voracious reader and she told me about parts of this book and how she is enjoying it.
