Marguerite Blessington

The Idler in France (eBook, ePUB)

A Journey Through 19th Century France: Exploring Parisian Society, Art, and Fashion

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

In "The Idler in France," the Countess of Blessington intricately weaves a tapestry of her travels through 19th-century France, blending personal observation with sharp social commentary. This work, rich in vivid descriptions and elegant prose, serves as both a travel narrative and a reflection on the cultural and political landscape of the time. Through her leisurely musings, Blessington captures the essence of French society post-Revolution, exploring the tension between aristocracy and the burgeoning middle class while showcasing the picturesque charm of the French countryside and urban life in Paris. The Countess of Marguerite Blessington, an influential figure in the intellectual circles of her time, was a prominent novelist, socialite, and patron of the arts. Her upbringing amidst the political turbulence of the early 19th century, coupled with her extensive travels throughout Europe, deeply informed her literary voice. The salons she hosted became breeding grounds for artistic and philosophical discourse, allowing her unique perspective on society's intricacies to flourish. Readers of "The Idler in France" will find themselves immersed in a delightful exploration of a bygone era, marked by Blessington's keen observations and exquisite narrative style. This book is a must-read for those intrigued by travel literature, social dynamics, and the profound impacts of history on everyday life.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Good Press
• Seitenzahl: 312
• Erscheinungstermin: 19. Dezember 2019
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 4064066164560
• Artikelnr.: 58756186

Autorenporträt

Marguerite Gardiner, the Countess of Blessington, was an Irish novelist, journalist, and literary hostess. She met Lord Byron in Genoa and later published a book about their chats. Margaret Power was born near Clonmel in County Tipperary, Ireland, as the daughter of Edmund Power and Ellen Sheehy, both small landowners. She described herself as "haphazardly educated by her own reading and by her mother's friend Ann Dwyer." Marguerite later relocated to Hampshire to reside for five years with the family of Captain Thomas Jenkins of the 11th Light Dragoons, a kind and erudite military officer. Jenkins presented her to Irishman Charles John Gardiner, 1st Earl of Blessington, a widower with four children (two legitimate), seven years her senior. They married on February 16, 1818, at St Mary's in Bryanston Square, Marylebone, just four months after her first husband died. She was noted by her remarkable beauty, charm, and wit, as well as her generosity and lavish preferences, which she shared with her second husband. On August 25, 1822, they embarked on a continental journey with Marguerite's younger sister, Mary Anne, 21 years old, and servants.