Overview
Felicia Skene of Oxford: A Memoir is a biographical account of the life of Felicia Skene, an English writer, translator, and philanthropist who lived in the 19th century. The book, which was written by Edith C. Rickards and published in 1902, provides a detailed portrait of Skene's life, including her early years, education, literary pursuits, and charitable work.Skene was born in 1821 and grew up in a wealthy family in Oxford. She was educated at home and showed an early talent for writing and languages. As a young woman, she became involved in the Oxford Movement, a religious revival movement within the Church of England, and wrote extensively on theological topics.Skene also became a prolific translator, particularly of French literature, and helped to bring the works of authors such as Victor Hugo and George Sand to a wider English-speaking audience. In addition to her literary pursuits, Skene was deeply committed to charitable work, particularly in the areas of education and social reform.Throughout the book, Rickards provides a nuanced and detailed portrait of Skene's life, drawing on a wide range of primary sources, including Skene's own writings, letters, and diaries. The book also includes a number of illustrations and photographs that help to bring Skene's world to life.Overall, Felicia Skene of Oxford: A Memoir is a fascinating and engaging account of the life of a remarkable woman who made significant contributions to literature and social reform in the 19th century.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.
- | Author: Edith C. Rickards
- | Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
- | Publication Date: Jun 02, 2008
- | Number of Pages: 444 pages
- | Binding: Hardback or Cased Book
- | ISBN-10: 1436594154
- | ISBN-13: 9781436594158
