Emily Tennyson by Ann Thwaite

Emily Tennyson by Ann Thwaite

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Emily Smallwood married Tennyson in the year he became Poet Laureate, 30 years after they first met. Thwaite draws on much unpublished material to explore what kept them apart and what eventually brought them together, telling the story of a Victorian wife determined to be fully involved in the work of the man she loved.

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Emily Tennyson by Ann Thwaite

Emily Sellwood and Alfred Tennyson first knew each other as children in Lincolnshire, but were not married until nearly 30 years later, in the year Tennyson became Poet Laureate. This biography of Emily explores what kept them apart, and what eventually brought them together, and it discusses the life of a Victorian wife who was determined to be fully involved in work of the man she loved. Drawing on much unpublished material, the author depicts Emily's character and personality in detail, and presents the story of a remarkable family as well as a remarkable woman.
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ISBN 13 9780571190591
ISBN 10 0571190596
Title Emily Tennyson
Author Ann Thwaite
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Faber & Faber
Year published 1997-09-22
Number of pages 735
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.