The Literary Life and Correspondence of the Countess of Blessington by Richard R

Description: The Literary Life and Correspondence of the Countess of Blessington by Richard Robert Madden, Marguerite Blessington Estimated delivery 3-12 business days Format Paperback Condition Brand New Description The famous beauty Marguerite, Countess of Blessington (1789-1849), presided over one of Londons most glittering salons, financed initially by her husband, and, after his death, largely by her literary efforts. This 1855 biography and letters, in three volumes, edited by R. R. Madden (1798-1886), documents her intriguing social role. Publisher Description Following her advantageous second marriage, the famous beauty Marguerite, Countess of Blessington (1789-1849), presided over one of Londons most glittering salons, variously attended by Thomas Moore, Disraeli, Bulwer Lytton and Dickens. After her husbands death in 1829, she augmented her income by writing, most notably her Conversations with Lord Byron, which recounted her acquaintance with the poet in Genoa. Despite considerable success, her debt-ridden establishment collapsed in 1849 and Lady Blessington fled to Paris, where she died. This 1855 biography and letters, in three volumes was edited by R. R. Madden (1798-1886), colonial administrator and Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons, who had first met the Blessingtons in Naples in 1821. It illuminates the intriguing social role of the salon hostess and its many financial and emotional pressures. Volume 2 contains brief biographies of her various correspondents, followed by their letters. Details ISBN 1108048323 ISBN-13 9781108048323 Title The Literary Life and Correspondence of the Countess of Blessington Author Richard Robert Madden, Marguerite Blessington Format Paperback Year 2012 Pages 536 Publisher Cambridge University Press GE_Item_ID:44111668; About Us Grand Eagle Retail is the ideal place for all your shopping needs! With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and over 1,000,000 in stock items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! Shipping & Delivery Times Shipping is FREE to any address in USA. Please view eBay estimated delivery times at the top of the listing. Deliveries are made by either USPS or Courier. We are unable to deliver faster than stated. International deliveries will take 1-6 weeks. NOTE: We are unable to offer combined shipping for multiple items purchased. This is because our items are shipped from different locations. Returns If you wish to return an item, please consult our Returns Policy as below: Please contact Customer Services and request "Return Authorisation" before you send your item back to us. Unauthorised returns will not be accepted. Returns must be postmarked within 4 business days of authorisation and must be in resellable condition. Returns are shipped at the customer's risk. We cannot take responsibility for items which are lost or damaged in transit. For purchases where a shipping charge was paid, there will be no refund of the original shipping charge. Additional Questions If you have any questions please feel free to Contact Us. Categories Baby Books Electronics Fashion Games Health & Beauty Home, Garden & Pets Movies Music Sports & Outdoors Toys

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