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Observations and Reflections Made in the Course of a Journey through France, Italy, and Germany (Paperback) Loot Price: R1,260
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Observations and Reflections Made in the Course of a Journey through France, Italy, and Germany (Paperback): Hester Lynch Piozzi

Observations and Reflections Made in the Course of a Journey through France, Italy, and Germany (Paperback)

Hester Lynch Piozzi

Series: Cambridge Library Collection - Travel, Europe, Volume 2

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In the second volume of Piozzi's Observations, the travels continue from Naples and into Germany before the return to England. Well educated and accustomed to society and activity, Hester relished her intellectual collaboration and close friendship with Samuel Johnson, developed during her first marriage to the successful but stifling Henry Thrale. Yet as Johnson became ill he was increasingly demanding of her attention as a nurse and they became susceptible to society gossip. Hester's second marriage, to Italian musician Gabriel Mario Piozzi in 1784, was therefore extremely liberating. The European travels recounted in these volumes were an escape, and Hester revelled in her experiences, a joy which shows through clearly in this development of her own, non-Johnsonian literary tone. The books were well received, even being read at court by Queen Charlotte and Fanny Burney. For more information on this author, see http: //orlando.cambridge.org/public/svPeople?person_id=piozh

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Imprint: Cambridge UniversityPress
Country of origin: United Kingdom
Series: Cambridge Library Collection - Travel, Europe, Volume 2
Release date: October 2010
First published: June 2010
Authors: Hester Lynch Piozzi
Dimensions: 216 x 218 x 140mm (L x W x H)
Format: Paperback - Trade
Pages: 396
ISBN-13: 978-1-108-01882-1
Categories: Books > Sport & Leisure > Travel & holiday > Travel writing > Classic travel writing
Books > Travel > Travel writing > Classic travel writing
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LSN: 1-108-01882-3
Barcode: 9781108018821

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