Autobiography of Miss Cornelia Knight, lady companion to the Princess Charlotte of Wales, Volume 1 (of 2) : with extracts from her journals and anecdote books

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Knight, Ellis Cornelia, 1757-1837

Contributor:

Kaye, John William, Sir, 1814-1876

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Autobiography of Miss Cornelia Knight" is a historical account detailing the life of Cornelia Knight, a lady companion to Princess Charlotte of Wales, written in the 19th century. The work provides insights into the intricacies of royal life, society, and events surrounding the British monarchy in a transformative period of history. The narrative weaves together personal anecdotes, reflections, and historical context, highlighting Knight's experiences in various European courts. The opening of the autobiography introduces Cornelia Knight as a profoundly educated daughter of an esteemed naval officer, sharing her early years spent amidst many notable personalities, including Dr. Samuel Johnson and Sir Joshua Reynolds. It explores her childhood experiences, education, and social interactions that shaped her worldview. As the narrative unfolds, readers learn about Knight's profound relationships and her eventual role at the royal court, along with her impressions of significant historical figures and events, setting the stage for an engaging exploration of her life and the society of her time. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by MWS, Barry Abrahamsen, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries)

Notes:

Reading ease score: 62.4 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Release date is 2018-11-24