The Literary Life and Correspondence of the Countess of Blessington V3

By Richard Robert Madden

Book Overview

The Literary Life And Correspondence Of The Countess Of Blessington V3 is a book written by Richard Robert Madden. It is a biography of the Countess of Blessington, a prominent figure in the literary and social circles of 19th century Europe. The book covers her life from her childhood in Ireland to her rise to fame as a writer and hostess in London. It also includes her correspondence with many of the leading writers and thinkers of her time, including Lord Byron, Charles Dickens, and Sir Walter Scott. The third volume of the book focuses on the Countess's later years, including her travels to Italy and France and her relationship with the French writer Alfred de Musset. Overall, this book provides a fascinating insight into the life and times of one of the most influential women of the 19th century.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1430470844
• ISBN13: 9781430470847
• Release Date: January 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 524 Pages
• Weight: 1.68 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"