Mrs. Delany (Mary Granville): A Memoir, 1700-1788 (Classic Reprint)

Description: This book delves into the captivating life of an 18th-century woman navigating the complexities of societal expectations and personal desires. Born into a prominent family with ties to historical figures like Sir Richard Grenville, the author recounts a youth filled with both privilege and hardship. The death of Queen Anne disrupts the family's fortunes, leading to a life-altering move to the countryside. Through a series of letters and autobiographical fragments, the author paints a vivid picture of a society where marriage is often a matter of convenience rather than love. The author's own experience with an arranged marriage to a much older man highlights the limited options available to women of her time. Despite the challenges she faces, she demonstrates resilience and determination, seeking solace in friendships, intellectual pursuits, and creative endeavors. The book offers a unique window into the social and cultural norms of 18th-century England, exploring themes of family, class, gender roles, and the pursuit of happiness. The author's insightful reflections on her own life and the world around her provide a valuable perspective on the human experience, reminding us that the struggle for autonomy and fulfillment is a timeless one. Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books.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. This text has been digitally restored from a historical edition. Some aesthetic errors may persist, however it has been deemed that any such will not detract from the work's significant historical value. The digital edition of all books may be viewed on our website before purchase.

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