Bøger af Frances Anne Kemble

Best known as a pioneering Shakespearean actress, Frances Anne Kemble was also a talented poet and writer. Poems includes a wide selection of her verse, ranging from romantic ballads to more adventurous works exploring themes of nature, politics, and spirituality. This new edition features an introduction by literary scholar Barbara Timm Gates, as well as a selection of previously unpublished poems.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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"Journal of a Residence on a Georgian Plantation: 1838-1839" is a poignant firsthand account of life on a southern American plantation during the antebellum era, penned by British actress and abolitionist Frances Anne Kemble. This collection of stories by FRANCES ANNE KEMBLE where she attempts to compile many of her classic thoughts consolidated in a single draft and offer them at an affordable price so that everyone can read them. some stories are interesting and amazing, while other softly creep up on you and pull you in. The journal vividly documents Kemble's experiences during her marriage to a wealthy plantation owner on St. Simons Island, Georgia. Kemble's narrative provides readers with a candid exploration of the harsh realities of slavery and the oppressive conditions faced by enslaved individuals. Her astute observations and emotional reactions reflect her growing awareness of the moral contradictions embedded within the institution of slavery. The journal's intimate portrayal of daily life, interactions with enslaved people, and insights into plantation management offers readers a rare glimpse into the complex dynamics that underpinned the Southern society of the time. Through Kemble's introspective and empathetic lens, "Journal of a Residence on a Georgian Plantation" serves as a powerful indictment of slavery's brutality and inhumanity.

Poems by Frances Anne Kemble. This book is a reproduction of the original book published in 1859 and may have some imperfections such as marks or hand-written notes.

""The Views of Judge Woodward and Bishop Hopkins on Negro Slavery at the South"" is a book written by Frances Anne Kemble and published in 1863. The book is a collection of letters exchanged between Judge Woodward and Bishop Hopkins, two prominent figures in the debate over slavery in the United States, in the years leading up to the Civil War. Through their correspondence, Judge Woodward and Bishop Hopkins express their differing opinions on the institution of slavery and its impact on African Americans. Woodward, a pro-slavery advocate, argues that slavery is a necessary evil that benefits both the slave and the master. Hopkins, on the other hand, is an abolitionist who believes that slavery is a moral and social evil that must be abolished.Kemble, a British actress and writer who became an abolitionist after marrying a plantation owner in Georgia, provides commentary on the letters and offers her own perspective on the issue of slavery. She uses her experiences living on a plantation to provide insight into the daily lives of slaves and the harsh realities of slavery.Overall, ""The Views of Judge Woodward and Bishop Hopkins on Negro Slavery at the South"" is a thought-provoking and important historical document that sheds light on the complex and contentious debate over slavery in the United States.Illustrated From The Journal Of A Residence On A Georgian Plantation.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide. We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book.

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

This scarce antiquarian book is a selection from Kessinger Publishing's Legacy Reprint Series. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment to protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature. Kessinger Publishing is the place to find hundreds of thousands of rare and hard-to-find books with something of interest for everyone!

Submitted for the approval of her curious and loving public, Records of a Girlhood (1878) is actress Frances Kemble's attempt to tell her own story. A member of the theatrical Kemble family and the subject of much of the era's celebrity tattle, she jokingly concluded that she would rather gossip about herself than have others do it for her. Based on her personal letters of 40 years, this charming work recounts for Kemble's fans what she hopes will be an entertaining, if not, poignant life of an independent woman making her way in the Victorian era.British author FRANCES ANNE KEMBLE (1809-1893) was an outspoken abolitionist and later in life became an inspiration to author Henry James. Her most popular books are Journal of a Residence on a Georgian Plantation (1863) and Records of Later Life (1882).