Anne Clifford's autobiographical writing, 1590-1676

Auteur

Jessica L. Malay is Professor of English Renaissance Literature at the University of Huddersfield

Texte du rabat

Anne Clifford describes the dramatic and tragic events of her life in the seventeenth century. Of how she danced in the masques of Inigo Jones, experienced both joy and abuse in her two marriages, lost and gained an inheritance, and successfully defended her rights against kings and armies. All told in rich detail amidst the backdrop of daily life.

Contenu

Introduction 1 The Lady Anne Clifford's Memoir, 1603 2 Countess of Dorset's Diary, 1616, 1617 and 1619 3 The Life of Me the Lady Anne Clifford, 1589-1649 4 The Lady of the North, Yearly Memoirs, 1650-75 5 Countess of Pembroke's Daybook, 1676 Index