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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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2022
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Sottotitolo
Books and Friendship in a Revolutionary Age
Lingua
Inglese
Autori
Daisy Hay
Pubblicato
2022
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Copertina rigida
Pagine
536
ISBN13
9780691243962
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4,15 su 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.