Autobiography a Collection of the Most Instructive and Amusing Lives, Vol. 7 (Classic Reprint): With Brief Introductions, and Compendious Sequels ... to the Death of Each Writer (Classic Reprint) - Tapa blanda

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9781330841990: Autobiography a Collection of the Most Instructive and Amusing Lives, Vol. 7 (Classic Reprint): With Brief Introductions, and Compendious Sequels ... to the Death of Each Writer (Classic Reprint)
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ISBN 10: 1330841999 ISBN 13: 9781330841990
Editorial: Forgotten Books, 2018

Sinopsis

This autobiography invites readers into the scandalous and fascinating life of the late Mary Robinson a captivating beauty, writer, and actress. Growing up in an esteemed family, Robinson's life took an unexpected turn when her father embarked on a risky business venture that ended in disaster. With her siblings and mother, she endured poverty and challenges, which deeply impacted her outlook on life. Robinson's journey led her to a career on stage, a profession that was frowned upon by society. Nevertheless, she persevered, finding early success as a talented actress. In this book, Robinson candidly details her experiences in the world of theatre, society, and marriage, offering insights into the complexities of love, morality, and her search for personal fulfillment. This captivating memoir not only chronicles the events of Robinson's life but also delves into the broader social and cultural landscape of the 18th century. The author provides a unique perspective on the clash between societal conventions and personal desires. Exploring themes of love, marriage, beauty, and the pursuit of happiness, Robinson's autobiography remains a poignant and engaging read even today, leaving a lasting impression on its readers.

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Excerpt from Autobiography a Collection of the Most Instructive and Amusing Lives, Vol. 7: With Brief Introductions, and Compendious Sequels Carrying on the Narrative to the Death of Each Writer

In this venerable mansion there was one chamber whose dismal and singular constructure left no doubt of its having been a part of the original monastery. It was supported by the mouldering arches of the Cloisters dark, gothic, and Opening on the minster sanctuary, not only by casement windows that shed a dim mid-day gloom, but by a narrow winding stair case, at the foot of which an iron spiked door led to the long gloomy path of cloistered solitude. This place remained in the situation in Which I describe it ln the year 1776, and probably may, in a more ruined state, continue so to this hour.

In this awe inspiring habitation, which I shall henceforth denominate the Minster-house, during a tempestuous night, on the twenty-seventh of Novem ber 1758, I first Opened my eyes to this world of duplicity and sorrow. I have often heard my mother say that a more stormy hour she never remembered. The wind whistled round the dark pinnacles of the Minster tower, and the rain beat in torrents against the casements of her chamber. Through life the tempest has followed my footsteps; and I have in vain looked for a short interval of repose from the perseverance of sorrow.

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This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

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Excerpt from Autobiography a Collection of the Most Instructive and Amusing Lives, Vol. 7: With Brief Introductions, and Compendious Sequels Carrying on the Narrative to the Death of Each Writer

The following brief Memoirs of a beautiful, engaging, and, in many respects, highly gifted woman, require little in the way of introduction. While we may trace some little negative disingenuousness in the writer, in regard to a due admission of her own failings, sufficient of uncoloured matter of fact remains, to show the exposed situation of an unprotected beauty - or, what is worse, of a female of great personal and natural attraction, exposed to the gaze of libertine rank and fashion, under the mere nominal guardianship of a neglectful and profligate husband. Autobiography of this class is sometimes dangerous; not so that of Mrs Robinson, who conceals not the thorns inherent in the paths along which vice externally scatters roses. For the rest, the arrangement of princely establishments in the way of amour, is pleasantly pourtrayed in these brief volumes, which in many respects are not without their moral. One at least is sufficiently obvious, and it will be found in the cold-hearted neglect which a woman of the most fascinating mental and personal attractions may encounter from those whose homage is merely sensual, and whose admiration is but a snare.

About the Publisher

Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com

This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

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Forgotten Books
Año de publicación
2018
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ISBN 10 
1330841999
ISBN 13 
9781330841990
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