“Tears fell from my eyes - yes, weak and foolish as it now appears to me, I wept for my departed youth; and for that beauty of which the faithful mirror too plainly assured me, no remnant existed.”
Quote by Marguerite Gardiner, Countess of Blessington
Work
The Confessions of an Elderly Lady
This book offers a deep and introspective look into the life of an elderly woman, as she shares her confessions and the wisdom she has gathered over the years. 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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