The travel writings of Marguerite Blessington : the most gorgeous lady on the tour /

"This book derives from the conviction that Marguerite Blessington (1788-1849) merits scholarly attention as a travel writer, and thus offers the first detailed analysis of Blessington's four travel books: 'A Tour in The Isle of Wight, in the Autumn of 1820' (1822), 'Journal...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Lipska, Aneta (Autor)
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: New York : Anthem Press, 2017.
Colección:Anthem studies in travel
Temas:
Blessington, Marguerite, > Countess of, > 1789-1849 > Criticism and interpretation.
Blessington, Marguerite, > Countess of, > 1789-1849
1800-1899
Travelers' writings, English > History and criticism.
Travel writing > History > 19th century.
Écrits de voyageurs anglais > Histoire et critique.
Voyage > Art d'écrire > Histoire > 19e siècle.
LITERARY CRITICISM > European > English, Irish, Scottish, Welsh.
LITERARY CRITICISM > Women Authors.
LITERARY COLLECTIONS > Essays.
Travel writing
Travelers' writings, English
Criticism, interpretation, etc.
History
Acceso en línea:Texto completo
Tabla de Contenidos:
  • Cover; Front Matter; Half-title; Series information; Title page; Copyright information; Table of contents; List of Illustrations; List of abbreviations; Acknowledgments; Preface; Survey of Literature on Marguerite Blessington; Contents and Methodologies; Introduction; British Women Travellers and Travel Writers, 1820s-1840s; Marguerite Blessington's Life, Travels and Literary Career; Before the journeys; Early travels and the beginnings of a career; Setting out for the Continent; Italy; Paris; After the journeys; Chapter (1-10); Part I Texts; Chapter 1 Paratexts; Chapter 2 From Life to Text
  • Chapter 3 Fictional StrategiesPart II Images; Chapter 4 Natural Sceneries; Chapter 5 Ruins and Edifices; Chapter 6 Sacred Art and Religious Practices; Part III Spaces; Chapter 7 Genoa: Byron's Companion; Chapter 8 Naples: Lady of the House; Chapter 9 Rome and Venice: Romantic Traveller; Chapter 10 Paris: Writer of Fashion and Revolution; Conclusion; End Matter; Notes; Preface; Introduction; Chapter 1: Paratexts; Chapter 2: From Life to Text; Chapter 3: Fictional Strategies; Chapter 4: Natural Sceneries; Chapter 5: Ruins and Edifices; Chapter 6: Sacred Art and Religious Practices
  • Chapter 7: Genoa: Byron's CompanionChapter 8: Naples: Lady of the House; Chapter 9: Rome and Venice: Romantic Traveller; Chapter 10: Paris: Writer of Fashion and Revolution; Bibliography; Primary Sources; Secondary Sources; Index

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