Memorials of the Life of Amelia Opie by Amelia Opie

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Author Opie, Amelia, 1769-1853
Editor Brightwell, C. L. (Cecilia Lucy), 1811-1875
Title Memorials of the Life of Amelia Opie
Selected and Arranged from her Letters, Diaries, and other Manuscripts
Note Reading ease score: 74.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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Summary "Memorials of the Life of Amelia Opie" by Amelia Opie is a biographical memoir written in the mid-19th century. The work compiles the life and experiences of Amelia Opie, detailing her upbringing, family influences, and significant events that shaped her character and artistic pursuits. Through this memoir, readers gain insight into her personal reflections, relationships, and the social context of her time. The opening of the memoir introduces the reader to Opie's early life, focusing on her birth, parentage, and formative years in Norwich. It emphasizes her close bond with her father, Dr. James Alderson, following the death of her mother when Amelia was a child. As she recounts her childhood experiences, including her early fears and her mother's methods of nurturing her, the foundation for Opie's lifelong values of compassion and benevolence emerges. The narrative sets the stage for exploring her interests in literature and social issues, as well as her eventual prominence as a writer and artist. This opening portion memorably blends personal narrative with broader themes of family, loss, and the shaping of one's character through early experiences. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject Authors, English -- 19th century -- Biography
Subject Opie, Amelia, 1769-1853
Subject Opie, Amelia, 1769-1853 -- Correspondence
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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