Personal Recollections : Abridged, Chiefly in Parts Pertaining to Political and Other Controversies Prevalent at the Time in Great Britain

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Charlotte Elizabeth, 1790-1846

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Personal Recollections" by Charlotte Elizabeth is a collection of autobiographical letters written during the early 19th century. In this work, the author reflects on her childhood, youth, and early adult life, aimed at illustrating her spiritual journey and the notable events that shaped her character and convictions, particularly regarding matters of faith and political beliefs. The opening of the book begins with a personal note about the author's decision to share her life experiences, acknowledging the public interest in the lives of authors. Charlotte Elizabeth introduces her early life in Norwich, where she describes her childhood surroundings that were rich in cultural and historical significance, stimulating her budding intellect and spiritual beliefs. She fondly recounts her family's influence, particularly the strong role of her father and mother in shaping her Protestant faith and her early passion for music, literature, and politics. At this point, she also touches on her struggles, including a temporary blindness that forced her to deepen her reliance on her family's intellectual environment. Through vivid imagery and reflections, she sets the stage for a deeper exploration of her life's journey marked by faith, family, and the pursuit of truth. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Charles Aldarondo, Tiffany Vergon, Tonya Allen, Charles Franks and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team

Notes:

Reading ease score: 54.5 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

Release date is 2005-05-01