Mary Russell Mitford The Tragedy Of A Blue Stocking (1913)

""Mary Russell Mitford: The Tragedy Of A Blue Stocking"" is a biography written by William J. Roberts in 1913. The book tells the story of Mary Russell Mitford, a British author and playwright who lived in the early 19th century. Mitford was known for her literary works, particularly her play ""Rienzi"", which was performed at Covent Garden in 1828. However, despite her success as a writer, Mitford's personal life was plagued by tragedy and financial difficulties. She was forced to care for her mother and several other family members, which left her with little time or resources to pursue her writing career. The book explores Mitford's life in detail, from her childhood in a small village to her rise to fame as a writer. It also delves into the challenges she faced as a woman in a male-dominated industry, and the impact of her personal struggles on her work. Overall, ""Mary Russell Mitford: The Tragedy Of A Blue Stocking"" offers a fascinating glimpse into the life of a talented and resilient woman who overcame many obstacles to achieve success in the literary world.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.