Publisher's Synopsis
The Life and Letters of Frances Baroness Bunsen is a two-volume biography written by Augustus J. C. Hare. The first volume covers the life of Frances Bunsen, a prominent figure in the 19th century who was known for her intellect, spirituality, and social activism. The book chronicles her early life, her marriage to the German diplomat and scholar Christian Bunsen, and her role as a leader in the intellectual and religious circles of her time. Throughout the book, Hare draws on Frances Bunsen's extensive correspondence to provide insight into her personality, her relationships, and her beliefs. He also includes excerpts from her own writings, including her poetry and her theological essays. The second volume of the biography focuses on Bunsen's later years, including her involvement in the women's suffrage movement and her ongoing spiritual exploration. Hare also examines Bunsen's legacy, both in terms of her impact on her contemporaries and her lasting influence on later generations. Overall, The Life and Letters of Frances Baroness Bunsen is a comprehensive and engaging portrait of a remarkable woman and an important figure in 19th-century intellectual and social history.1880. Volume One of Two. Victorian writer Hare writes the life and edits the letters of the loving and lovable Baroness Bunsen. Contents Volume I: Family Influences; Recollections of Childhood; Home Life at Llanover; Bunsen; Marriage; Shadows; The Capitoline Colony; Absence; Roman Sunshine; Last Years at Rome; and The First Return to England. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing. Other volumes in this set are ISBN(s):1417945052.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.
