Publisher's Synopsis
The Life Of Mrs. Humphry Ward is a biography written by Janet Penrose Trevelyan. The book chronicles the life of Mary Augusta Ward, who was a prominent British author and social reformer in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Ward was best known for her novels, which often explored social issues such as poverty, education, and women's rights. The biography covers Ward's early life, including her upbringing in a wealthy and intellectual family, her education at Oxford University, and her early writing career. The book also delves into Ward's personal life, including her marriage to Humphry Ward, a fellow writer and scholar, and her relationships with other prominent figures of the time, such as Henry James and H.G. Wells. Throughout the biography, Trevelyan provides insight into Ward's writing process and the inspiration behind her novels. She also explores Ward's involvement in social and political causes, such as the women's suffrage movement and the founding of the Women's National Anti-Suffrage League. Overall, The Life Of Mrs. Humphry Ward offers a comprehensive look at the life and career of one of the most important writers and social reformers of the late Victorian and Edwardian eras.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.
