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Sketches of art, literature, and character [orig. publ. as Visits and sketches at home and abroad].

This book is a compilation of sketches that delve into various aspects of art, literature, and character. It was first published under the title 'Visits and sketches at home and abroad'. The sketches likely offer insights into the author's observations and reflections on the subjects mentioned, providing a glimpse into the cultural and artistic landscapes of the time. more

Author

Anna Brownell Jameson
Anna Brownell Jameson

Anna Brownell Jameson was an English writer born in May 1794 and died in March 1860. She is known for her extensive literary works and her contributions to the advancement of women's literary status. more

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“If a superior woman marry a vulgar or inferior man, he makes her miserable, but seldom governs her mind or vulgarizes her nature; and if there be love on his side, the chances are that in the end she will elevate and refine him.”