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Dinner with Joseph Johnson

Books and Friendship in a Revolutionary Age

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Set in late eighteenth-century London, this narrative explores the vibrant gatherings hosted by publisher Joseph Johnson, where influential writers and thinkers engaged in lively discussions. The book highlights the transformative period from 1760 to 1809, marked by significant political and cultural shifts, including the American and French revolutions. Key figures at Johnson's table included literary giants like William Blake and Mary Wollstonecraft, who championed social change and women's rights. Their stories illustrate the enduring impact of their ideas amidst societal upheaval.

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Dinner with Joseph Johnson, Daisy Hay

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Subtítulo
Books and Friendship in a Revolutionary Age
Idioma
Inglés
Autores
Daisy Hay
Publicado en
2022
Formato
Tapa dura
Páginas
536
ISBN13
9780691243962
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4,15 de 5
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Set in late eighteenth-century London, this narrative explores the vibrant gatherings hosted by publisher Joseph Johnson, where influential writers and thinkers engaged in lively discussions. The book highlights the transformative period from 1760 to 1809, marked by significant political and cultural shifts, including the American and French revolutions. Key figures at Johnson's table included literary giants like William Blake and Mary Wollstonecraft, who championed social change and women's rights. Their stories illustrate the enduring impact of their ideas amidst societal upheaval.