By the close of the Eighteenth Century, the theatrical memoir had become a popular and established genre. This ten-volume facsimile collection offers accounts of the late eighteenth-century stage, which provide insights into contemporary constructions of gender, sexuality and fame.

By the close of the eighteenth century, the theatrical memoir had become a popular and established genre. This ten-volume facsimile collection presents the lives of some of the most celebrated actresses of their day. These memoirs also provide insights into contemporary constructions of gender, sexuality and fame.

By the close of the Eighteenth Century, the theatrical memoir had become a popular and established genre. This ten-volume facsimile collection offers accounts of the late eighteenth-century stage, which provide insights into contemporary constructions of gender, sexuality and fame.

By the close of the Eighteenth Century, the theatrical memoir had become a popular and established genre. This ten-volume facsimile collection offers accounts of the late eighteenth-century stage, which provide insights into contemporary constructions of gender, sexuality and fame.

By the close of the Eighteenth Century, the theatrical memoir had become a popular and established genre. This ten-volume facsimile collection offers accounts of the late eighteenth-century stage, which provide insights into contemporary constructions of gender, sexuality and fame.

By the close of the Eighteenth Century, the theatrical memoir had become a popular and established genre. This ten-volume facsimile collection offers accounts of the late eighteenth-century stage, which provide insights into contemporary constructions of gender, sexuality and fame.

The Oxford Handbook of the Georgian Theatre 1737-1832 provides an essential guide to theatre in Britain between the passing of the Stage Licensing Act in 1737 and the Reform Act of 1832 -- a period of drama long neglected but now receiving significant scholarly attention. Written by specialists from a range of disciplines, its forty essays both introduce students and scholars to the key texts and contexts of the Georgian theatre and also push the boundaries of the field, asking qu...

First Published in 1995. Autobiography is commonly understood in terms of giving readers insight into the private lives of unique individuals, but in recent years the autobiographical project has absorbed a wide variety of social concerns. The contributors to this book explore a range of the uses of autobiography from the nineteenth-century to the present day, and from Africa, USA, the Middle East, France, New Zealand and the United Kingdom. The chapters draw on a number of approaches, inc...

First published in 1990. What had been left out of Left thought? What had allowed the Left to substitute nostalgia for programme and action, and to continue to address itself exclusively to labouring men, despite insistent demands for inclusion from others – notably women – who recognised themselves as belonging to the Left? What’s Left?, a feminist challenge to the male-dominated ideology of the Labour Party, took shape under the pressure of two crucial events: the third successi...

Autobiography, Letters and Literary Remains of Mrs. Piozzi (Thrale) gathers the self-portrait, correspondence, and miscellaneous writings of one of the most vivid witnesses to late eighteenth-century literary culture. Across its two volumes, the work combines memoir, epistolary candour, anecdote, criticism, and social observation, moving between domestic intimacy and the public world of salons, travel, and letters. Its style is energetic, urbane, and incisively conversational, placing Pioz...

"Goldsmith" by William Black is a captivating blend of Scottish literature and historical fiction, transporting readers to the vibrant world of 18th-century London during the Victorian era. This literary biography delves into the life of Oliver Goldsmith, a prominent figure in Irish literature, amidst the backdrop of poverty and social class struggles. Set against the backdrop of Enlightenment ideals, the novel explores themes of friendship and romance within literary circles, offering a n...

In "English Men of Letters: Crabbe," Alfred Ainger presents a meticulous exploration of the life and works of the poet George Crabbe, an often-overlooked figure in the canon of English literature. Ainger employs a biographical style interwoven with critical analysis, situating Crabbe within the broader context of the Romantic period while emphasizing his unique voice that bridges the gap between Classicism and the emerging Romantic sensibilities. The book delves into Crabbe's keen observat...