Elizabeth Barrett Browning by Margaret Forster (English) Paperback Book

Description: Elizabeth Barrett Browning by Margaret Forster This biography of Elizabeth Barrett Browning, written with reference to Browning correspondence only recently available, argues that the poet was a strong and determined woman largely responsible for her own incarceration in Wimpole Street. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description This is the most exciting sort of biography to read, or to write- the myth-dispelling biography which overturns an old story, and does so most convincingly New StatesmanThis biography of Elizabeth Barrett Browning, written with reference to Browning correspondence only recently available, argues that the poet was a strong and determined woman largely responsible for her own incarceration in Wimpole Street. The author traces her life from her early childhood and adolescence and explores her marriage. She draws a picture of early Victorian family life and aims to show that Elizabeth was a considerable and dedicated poet, self-willed, witty and courageous. Forster has also edited the companion volume "Selected Poems" of Elizabeth Barrett Browning, and is author of several other biographies. Author Biography Born in Carlisle, Margaret Forster was the author of many successful and acclaimed novels, including Have the Men Had Enough?, Ladys Maid, Diary of an Ordinary Woman, Is There Anything You Want? , Keeping the World Away, Over and The Unknown Bridesmaid. She also wrote bestselling memoirs - Hidden Lives, Precious Lives and, most recently, My Life in Houses - and biographies. She was married to writer and journalist Hunter Davies and lived in London and the Lake District. She died in February 2016, just before her last novel, How to Measure a Cow, was published. Review This is the most exciting sort of biography to read, or to write: the myth-dispelling biography which overturns an old story, and does so most convincingly * New Statesman *If it is a test of a good biography to send the reader hot-foot to the subjects works, Margaret Forsters has succeeded triumphantly * The Times * Review Text This is the most exciting sort of biography to read, or to write: the myth-dispelling biography which overturns an old story, and does so most convincingly Review Quote This is the most exciting sort of biography to read, or to write: the myth-dispelling biography which overturns an old story, and does so most convincingly Promotional "Headline" This is the most exciting sort of biography to read, or to write- the myth-dispelling biography which overturns an old story, and does so most convincingly New Statesman Details ISBN178487244X Author Margaret Forster Pages 416 Publisher Vintage Publishing Year 2017 ISBN-10 178487244X ISBN-13 9781784872441 Format Paperback Publication Date 2017-08-31 Imprint Vintage Classics Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom Birth 1938 DEWEY 821.8 Illustrations 33 Language English UK Release Date 2017-08-31 AU Release Date 2017-08-31 NZ Release Date 2017-08-31 Alternative 9781446443514 Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:123846339;

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