Esther Vanhomrigh - Woods, Margaret Louisa
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Who was Esther Vanhomrigh, and why did she inspire one of the greatest poets of the 18th century? In this illuminating biography, Woods delves into the life of the woman who served as the muse for Jonathan Swift's famous poem 'Cadenus and Vanessa.' Drawing on a range of primary sources, including letters and diaries, Woods paints a vivid portrait of a woman torn between her love for a brilliant writer and her desire for independence and self-determination. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of literature or the lives of women in 18th century Europe. This work has…mehr

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Who was Esther Vanhomrigh, and why did she inspire one of the greatest poets of the 18th century? In this illuminating biography, Woods delves into the life of the woman who served as the muse for Jonathan Swift's famous poem 'Cadenus and Vanessa.' Drawing on a range of primary sources, including letters and diaries, Woods paints a vivid portrait of a woman torn between her love for a brilliant writer and her desire for independence and self-determination. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of literature or the lives of women in 18th century Europe. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
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