Memorials of the Life of Amelia Opie by Amelia Opie
"Memorials of the Life of Amelia Opie" by Amelia Opie is a biographical memoir written in the mid-19th century. The work compiles the life and experiences of Amelia Opie, detailing her upbringing, family influences, and significant events that shaped her character and artistic pursuits. Through this memoir, readers gain insight into her personal reflections, relationships, and the social context of her time. The opening of the memoir introduces the reader to Opie'searly life, focusing on her birth, parentage, and formative years in Norwich. It emphasizes her close bond with her father, Dr. James Alderson, following the death of her mother when Amelia was a child. As she recounts her childhood experiences, including her early fears and her mother's methods of nurturing her, the foundation for Opie's lifelong values of compassion and benevolence emerges. The narrative sets the stage for exploring her interests in literature and social issues, as well as her eventual prominence as a writer and artist. This opening portion memorably blends personal narrative with broader themes of family, loss, and the shaping of one's character through early experiences. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Opie, Amelia, 1769-1853 |
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| Editor | Brightwell, C. L. (Cecilia Lucy), 1811-1875 |
| Title | Memorials of the Life of Amelia Opie Selected and Arranged from her Letters, Diaries, and other Manuscripts |
| Note | Reading ease score: 74.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Credits | Produced by Delphine Lettau, Cindy Beyer, Rcool and the Project Gutenberg team at http://www.pgdpcanada.net |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Authors, English -- 19th century -- Biography |
| Subject | Opie, Amelia, 1769-1853 |
| Subject | Opie, Amelia, 1769-1853 -- Correspondence |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 47595 |
| Release Date | Dec 8, 2014 |
| Most Recently Updated | Oct 24, 2024 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 165 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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