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A Woman Of Wit And Wisdom: A Memoir Of Elizabeth Carter, One Of The Bas Bleu Society, 1717-1806 (1906)

A Woman Of Wit And Wisdom: A Memoir Of Elizabeth Carter, One Of The Bas Bleu Society, 1717-1806 (1906)

Gaussen, Alice Cecilia Caroline

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ISBN10: 1164556789
ISBN13: 9781164556787
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 302
Weight: 0.89
Height: 0.63 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
A Woman of Wit and Wisdom is a memoir written by Alice Cecilia Caroline Gaussen in 1906. The book is a biography of Elizabeth Carter, who was a prominent member of the Bas Bleu Society in the 18th century. The Bas Bleu Society was a group of educated women who gathered to discuss literature, science, and philosophy. Elizabeth Carter was known for her intelligence, wit, and scholarship, and was a respected member of the society.The memoir provides a detailed account of Elizabeth Carter's life, from her childhood in Deal, Kent, to her education at the University of Cambridge, and her eventual move to London. The book also explores Elizabeth Carter's relationships with other members of the Bas Bleu Society, including Samuel Johnson, Hester Thrale, and Catherine Talbot.Throughout the book, Gaussen highlights Elizabeth Carter's achievements as a scholar, translator, and writer. Elizabeth Carter translated the works of Epictetus, a Greek philosopher, into English, and also wrote poetry and essays. The book also discusses Elizabeth Carter's religious beliefs and her role as a philanthropist, particularly in her work with the Society for the Propagation of the Gospel in Foreign Parts.Overall, A Woman of Wit and Wisdom is a fascinating biography that provides insight into the life and achievements of Elizabeth Carter, a remarkable woman who made significant contributions to the intellectual and cultural life of 18th century England.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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