American Jennie

The Remarkable Life of Lady Randolph Churchill

Autori

• Anne Sebba

Parametri

• 432 pagine
• 16 ore di lettura

• Autobiografie e memorie
• Biografie e pensieri
• Prosa storica
• Saggistica
• Storia

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Set against the backdrop of Victorian society, the biography explores the life of Jennie Jerome, who became Lady Randolph Churchill after a whirlwind romance. As a politically influential figure and a symbol of sexual liberation, she defied societal norms while nurturing her son, Winston Churchill. The author, Anne Sebba, utilizes newly uncovered letters and archives to delve into the deep bond between mother and son, revealing the complexities of Jennie's passionate yet tragic life, as seen through Winston's eyes.

Lingua: Inglese

Pubblicato: 2007

(In brossura)