Anne clifford's autobiographical writing, 1590-1676 / edited and annotated by Jessica L. Malay.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Pembroke, Anne Clifford Herbert, Countess of, 1590-1676, author.

Contributor:

Malay, Jessica L., editor.

Standardized Title:

Works. Selections

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Pembroke, Anne Clifford Herbert, Countess of, 1590-1676--Diaries.

Pembroke, Anne Clifford Herbert.

Aristocracy (Social class)--England--Biography.

Aristocracy (Social class).

Nobility--England--Biography.

Nobility.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (323 pages) : illustrations (black and white), digital, PDF file(s)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Manchester : Manchester University Press, 2018.

Summary:

Anne Clifford describes the dramatic and tragic events of her life in the 17th century. Of how she danced in the masques of Inigo Jones, experienced both joy and abuse in her two marriages, lost and gained an inheritance, and successfully defended her rights against kings and armies. All told in rich detail amidst the backdrop of daily life.

Contents:

Cover; Anne Clifford's autobiographical writing, 1590-1676; Contents; List of Illustrations; Acknowledgements; List of Abbreviations; Introduction; The Lady Anne Clifford's Memoir, 1603; Countess of Dorset's Diary, 1616, 1617 and 1619; The Life of Me the Lady Anne Clifford, 1589-1649; The Lady of the North, Yearly Memoirs, 1650-1675; Countess of Pembroke's Daybook, 1676; Appendix: Genealogical Table; Glossary of Persons; Bibliography; Index

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Description based on online resource; title from PDF title page (viewed on April 22, 2026).

ISBN:

1-5261-2515-3

OCLC:

1021147786