Marianne Thornton: A Domestic Biography, 1797-1887
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Condition: Good to fair. Jacket: No dust jacket. Page Condition: Good - possible tanning. Markings: possible previous owner inscription.
In this intimate and meticulously researched volume, E. M. Forster turns his novelist’s eye toward the life of his great-aunt, Marianne Thornton, crafting a "domestic biography" that transcends the dry recitation of historical dates. Drawing upon a wealth of family archives and personal correspondence, Forster illuminates the character of an extraordinary woman who navigated the shifting landscapes of Victorian England. From the aristocratic bustle of the early 19th century to the quiet dignity of her later years, Marianne emerges not merely as a family figurehead, but as a spirited, intelligent, and deeply principled woman whose legacy provided the very financial foundation that allowed Forster himself to flourish as a writer.Beyond the portrait of its subject, this work offers a profound meditation on the intersection of private life and public history. 1 Forster masterfully juxtaposes the intimacy of the domestic sphere against the broader tremors of the Victorian era, exploring themes of inheritance, cultural evolution, and the quiet resilience of the individual within a changing society. As a testament to the debt an author owes to his forebears, the book stands as a vital piece of Forster's canon, reflecting his signature empathy and his perennial interest in the hidden depths of the human experience.
Author: E. M. Forster
Format: Hardback
Genre: Biography
Condition remarks:
Condition: Good to fair. Jacket: No dust jacket. Page Condition: Good - possible tanning. Markings: possible previous owner inscription.
In this intimate and meticulously researched volume, E. M. Forster turns his novelist’s eye toward the life of his great-aunt, Marianne Thornton, crafting a "domestic biography" that transcends the dry recitation of historical dates. Drawing upon a wealth of family archives and personal correspondence, Forster illuminates the character of an extraordinary woman who navigated the shifting landscapes of Victorian England. From the aristocratic bustle of the early 19th century to the quiet dignity of her later years, Marianne emerges not merely as a family figurehead, but as a spirited, intelligent, and deeply principled woman whose legacy provided the very financial foundation that allowed Forster himself to flourish as a writer.Beyond the portrait of its subject, this work offers a profound meditation on the intersection of private life and public history. 1 Forster masterfully juxtaposes the intimacy of the domestic sphere against the broader tremors of the Victorian era, exploring themes of inheritance, cultural evolution, and the quiet resilience of the individual within a changing society. As a testament to the debt an author owes to his forebears, the book stands as a vital piece of Forster's canon, reflecting his signature empathy and his perennial interest in the hidden depths of the human experience.