Autobiography, Letters and Literary Remains of Mrs. Piozzi (Thrale) (2nd ed.) (2 vols.)

A vivid portrait emerges from this two‑volume collection, which brings together an autobiographical narrative, a wealth of personal letters, and assorted literary fragments of a remarkable 18th‑century woman. The editor’s introductory account and detailed notes guide listeners through the social and intellectual circles she inhabited, making the material accessible even to those unfamiliar with the period.

The edition is enriched by more than fifty pages of fresh extracts from her private diary, “Thraliana,” alongside dozens of previously unpublished letters spanning twenty‑five years. Marginal notes she penned in copies of Johnson’s Lives of the Poets and a travel journal reveal her keen eye for literature and her intimate connections with figures such as Samuel Johnson and the actor Conway.

Together, these documents offer a lively glimpse into the salons, debates, and friendships that shaped her world, inviting listeners to hear the voice of a woman whose wit and observations illuminate the literary landscape of her time.