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For readers who love history through private voices, and anyone curious about Victorian society or British rule in India as seen by a witty, observant witness.
Che cos’è questo libro
Miss Eden's Letters gathers the correspondence of Emily Eden, an English writer born in 1797 who died in 1869. She came from a political family and lived close to the centre of Whig society. Her brother George, Lord Auckland, became Governor-General of India, and she went out with him as hostess and companion.
These letters were written to family and friends, never for print. They carry the voice of a quick, funny and observant woman who notices the small things that official papers leave out. You get drawing rooms, travel, gossip, loyalty and worry, all in her own words. Let us start with the world that shaped her.
In questo riassunto
- 1A sharp eye in a political familyFree
- 2Wit is her chosen way of seeing
- 3Going out to India with her brother
- 4What the letters reveal and what they hide
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A sharp eye in a political family
Emily Eden grew up among people who made policy. Her family belonged to the Whig side of British politics, and her brother George rose to high office. Her letters show how much of public life in that age was run through family ties, dinners and friendships.
She did not hold power herself, but she heard talk of it daily. Her letters pass on who said what, who was in favour and who was not. She does it with a lightness that makes the powerful look like ordinary, sometimes foolish, human beings.
For the modern reader this is the first pleasure of the book. You see the age from the sofa, not from the podium. Politics becomes a matter of mood, rivalry and affection, as it often is in real life.
That’s 1 of 4 key points.
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Questions about Le lettere di Miss Eden
What is Miss Eden's Letters about?
It is a collection of personal letters by Emily Eden, written to family and friends. They cover her life in Whig society in England and her time in India with her brother, the Governor-General.
Who was Emily Eden?
Emily Eden was an English writer who lived from 1797 to 1869. She was the sister of Lord Auckland, accompanied him to India, and wrote witty letters and novels about society.
Why did Emily Eden go to India?
She went with her brother George, Lord Auckland, when he became Governor-General of India. She acted as his companion and hostess, and wrote home about the journey and the life she saw.
Are Miss Eden's Letters a true account?
Yes. They are real letters written by Emily Eden in the nineteenth century. They record her own views and experiences, so they show one person's perspective rather than a full history.
Is Miss Eden's Letters hard to read?
No. The language is clear and lively. Her humour and direct style make the letters easy to enjoy.