“Listeners beware, for ye are doomed never to hear good of yourselves.”
Quote by Marguerite Gardiner, Countess of Blessington
Work
The Confessions of an Elderly Gentleman. Illustrated by Six Female Portraits, from Drawings by E. T. Parris
This book presents a series of confessions from an elderly gentleman, enhanced by artistic illustrations of six distinct female figures, each depicted through the skillful hand of E. T. Parris. more
Author
Marguerite Gardiner, Countess of Blessington
Marguerite Gardiner, Countess of Blessington, was an English novelist born on September 1, 1789, and died on June 4, 1849. She was known for her delicate emotional descriptions and profound social insights, and her works were prominent in English literature during the early 19th century. more
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