Oliver Goldsmith arrived in England a penniless Irishman and toiled for years in the anonymity of Grub Street. Norma Clarke tells how this destitute scribbler became one of literary London's most celebrated authors, transmuting dark truths about the empire into fable and nostalgia whose undertow of Irish indignation remains just barely perceptible.
A story of celebrity, sex and literature in early eighteenth century London and Dublin
A memoir of a London family, it is the the story of a Greek matriarch and her English husband and six children. It's a tale of love, anger, infidelity and fame. It's set in Mayfair, Marylebone, Majorca, the Old Kent Rd and Greece under the Nazis. It depicts the worlds of celebrity hairdressing and classical literature. It tells the story of a quarrel. It has a message: every family is unique and all families are the same.
Writing, Friendship, Love - The Jewsbury Sisters, Felicia Hemans, and Jane Welsh Carlyle
The narrative explores the intricate friendship between Jane Carlyle and novelist Geraldine Jewsbury, highlighting the challenges they faced. Their relationship sheds light on 19th-century domestic ideals, the dynamics of writing for an audience, and the nuances of female fame. Through their struggles, the book delves into the complexities of women's relationships and the societal expectations of the era, offering a rich examination of both personal and cultural themes.