11796 Gothic appeals - various writings by

appeals - various writings by various women reveal much about their lives

Jane Austen profile on front cover

she was encouraged to brush up and publish the novel she had written years earlier but had held back

which contract "was later terminated

Several appendices cover topics such as doubtful attributions

11796 Gothic appeals - various writings byRecamier lived from 1777 to 1849. This book was translated from the French by Alys Hallard. A two volume biography with 15 portraits. Foxing, some small tears. Tissue protectors intact on the portraits. Her Paris salon drew patrons from the brightest of the political, literary, and creative societies of her time. This intriguing biography in two volumes (326 and 447 pgs) includes much original material, letters, annotations. Some yellowing with age.