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c1905 Famous Sisters Of Great Men by Marianne Kirlew Antique History Book

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c1905 Famous Sisters Of Great Men by Marianne Kirlew Antique History Book

Famous Sisters Of Great Men - Henriette Renan - Caroline Herschel - Mary Lamb - Dorothy Wordsworth - Fanny Mendelssohn
By Marianne Kirlew
Published by Thomas Nelson & Sons: London c1905 (undated)

" Famous Sisters of Great Men by Marianne Kirlew is a biographical compilation that highlights the lives and contributions of five remarkable women—Henriette Renan, Caroline Herschel, Mary Lamb, Dorothy Wordsworth, and Fanny Mendelssohn—who lived in the shadows of their more publicly celebrated brothers. Rather than simply being relatives to renowned men like Ernest Renan, William Herschel, Charles Lamb, William Wordsworth, and Felix Mendelssohn, these women were influential figures in their own right, playing vital roles in intellectual, artistic, and scientific fields. Kirlew sheds light on how these sisters offered moral, intellectual, and often practical support to their brothers, and in some cases, like Caroline Herschel and Fanny Mendelssohn, produced significant works of their own.

The book offers an empathetic and historically grounded portrayal of each woman, emphasizing the often-overlooked contributions they made in a society that typically relegated women's accomplishments to the background. Through detailed narratives, Kirlew not only elevates the legacy of these women but also examines the emotional and psychological bonds that shaped their creative partnerships with their brothers. The work serves both as a celebration of their individual lives and as a broader commentary on the role of women in 18th- and 19th-century cultural and intellectual history."

Light wear and fading to covers and spine as shown. Very occasional spotting otherwise pages clean and well presented. All illustrations present. Includes 4 colour plates. Last page (blank) with some insect damage as shown. Back cover wobbly but very secure. A nice copy that presents very well. Please study photos to further understand condition.

Size 19.5cm x 14cm x 4cm - 288 Pages

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Condition: Good
Binding: Cloth
Special Attributes: ["Illustrated", "Decorated Cloth Bindings"]
Region: Europe
Subject: History
Original/Facsimile: Original
Seller Notes: Light wear and fading to covers and spine as shown. Very occasional spotting otherwise pages clean and well presented. All illustrations present. Includes 4 colour plates. Last page (blank) with some insect damage as shown. Back cover wobbly but very secure. A nice copy that presents very well. Please study photos to further understand condition.
Language: English
Author: Marianne Kirlew
Publisher: Thomas Nelson & Sons: London
Year Printed: 1905
Sub-subject: Famous Women