Memoirs of Lady Fanshawe : Wife of Sir Richard Fanshawe, Bt., Ambassador from Charles II to the Courts of Portugal and Madrid.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Fanshawe, Ann, 1625-1680

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Memoirs of Lady Fanshawe" by Ann Fanshawe is a historical account written in the late 17th century. This memoir, penned by Lady Fanshawe herself, chronicles her life as the wife of Sir Richard Fanshawe, an ambassador for Charles II, capturing the tumultuous events of the English Civil War and the Restoration. It offers a unique perspective on the challenges faced by a royalist family during these chaotic times, highlighting themes of loyalty, suffering, and resilience through Lady Fanshawe's personal experiences and reflections. The opening of the memoir introduces Lady Fanshawe's narrative, which she aims to share with her only surviving son, reflecting on both her family's history and the personal trials she endured alongside her husband. It paints a vivid picture of her youthful days, her marriage amidst civil unrest, and the various hardships faced by the Fanshawe family, including financial struggles and separations caused by war. Lady Fanshawe's charming depiction of her husband and the emotional intricacies of their relationship ground the work, providing insight into the social and political landscape of the 17th century, as well as the strength of character required to navigate such a life. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Juliet Sutherland, Charles Franks and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team

Notes:

Reading ease score: 59.7 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

Release date is 2004-07-01