Matilda Betham Edwards

Broschiertes Buch

Through Spain to the Sahara

Beschreibung

Through Spain to the Sahara

Autor

Matilda Betham-Edwards was an English author, poet, travel writer, and advocate for French culture. Born on March 4, 1836, in Westerfield, she was the daughter of Edward Edwards and Barbara Betham. Her upbringing in a literate and intellectually active household encouraged her early writing pursuits. She gained recognition through poetry and novels but became particularly respected for her vivid travel narratives and cultural observations, especially those centered on France and the Mediterranean. Betham-Edwards was deeply influenced by European thought and maintained correspondence with prominent male poets of her time, reflecting her literary standing. Her passion for France led to a lifelong engagement with its language and customs, often reflected in her work. In addition to adult fiction and nonfiction, she also published several children's books, demonstrating versatility and a wide audience appeal. Through her travel writing, she contributed to broader understandings of European society during her lifetime. Betham-Edwards spent her later years in Hastings, where she died on January 4, 1919, at the age of 82. Her work offers enduring insight into 19th-century cultural exchange and the role of women in literature and intellectual life.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Creative Media Partners, LLC
• Seitenzahl: 322
• Erscheinungstermin: 18. Juli 2023
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 234mm x 156mm x 17mm
• Gewicht: 454g
• ISBN-13: 9781022167728
• ISBN-10: 1022167723
• Artikelnr.: 68920806