A Commonplace Book of Thoughts, Memories, and Fancies
2nd edBy Mrs. Jameson
Length6h 43m
About this audiobook
In "A Commonplace Book of Thoughts, Memories, and Fancies," Mrs. Jameson presents a mesmerizing collection of reflections that seamlessly weave personal memoir with broader societal observations. Rich in literary style, the text is imbued with a sense of intimacy, employing free-flowing prose that invites readers into the author'Äôs contemplative world. It serves as a literary tapestry, illustrating the interconnectedness of thought, emotion, and experience, while providing a nuanced look into the 19th-century context in which Jameson wrote, marked by shifting social norms and burgeoning feminism. Mrs. Jameson, a prominent Victorian literary figure, is renowned for her engaging essays on art and feminist subjects. Her extensive travels and interactions with contemporaneous intellectuals influenced her to craft a work that is both personal and universal. Drawing from her own life experiences as a woman in a patriarchal society, Jameson utilizes her innate ability to blend observation and artistic expression, making her insights resonate with authenticity and depth. This book is highly recommended for readers interested in the delicate interplay of personal and cultural narratives. It not only serves as a profound exploration of the female psyche but also invites reflection on the broader human experience, making it an essential addition to any literary collection.
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GenreLiterary Classics
Length6 hrs 43 mins
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Publish dateDec 4, 2019
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Introduction
32Notes from Books.
2LONDON: LONGMAN, BROWN, GREEN, AND LONGMANS. 1855.
33DR. ARNOLD.
3PREFACE.
34NIEBUHR.
4PART I.
35CHARACTER OF DEMADES.
5Ethics and Character.
36LORD BACON.
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6Theological.
37CHATEAUBRIAND.
7PART II.
38BISHOP CUMBERLAND.
8Literature and Art.
39COMTE’S PHILOSOPHY.
9LIST OF ETCHINGS.
40GOETHE.
10PART I.
41HAZLITT’S “LIBER AMORIS.”
11Ethics and Character.
42THE NIGHTINGALE.
12Ethical Fragments.
43THACKERAY’S LECTURES ON THE ENGLISH HUMORISTS
13A REVELATION OF CHILDHOOD.
44Notes on Art.
14THE INDIAN HUNTER AND THE FIRE.
45A FRAGMENT ON SCULPTURE.
15LINES.—1840.
46HELEN.
16Theological Fragments.
47PENELOPE. ALCESTIS. LAODAMIA.
17THE HERMIT AND THE MINSTREL.
48HIPPOLYTUS. NEOPTOLEMUS.
18NOTES FROM VARIOUS SERMONS,
49IPHIGENIA.
19I.
50EVE.
20From a Roman Catholic Sermon.
51ADAM.
21II.
52ANGELS.
22From another Roman Catholic Sermon, delivered in the private chapel of a Nobleman.
53MIRIAM. RUTH.
23III.
54CHRIST. SOLOMON. DAVID.
24Fragments of a Sermon (Anglican Church).
55HAGAR. REBEKAH. RACHEL.
25IV.
56THE QUEEN OF SHEBA.
26V.
57LADY GODIVA.
27From a Sermon (apparently extempore) by a Dissenting Minister.
58JOAN OF ARC.
28VI.
59CHARACTERS FROM SHAKSPEARE.
29VII.
60CHARACTERS FROM SPENSER.
30PART II.
61THE LADY. COMUS.
31Literature and Art.
62SATAN.
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