Sara George
Autore di The Journal of Mrs. Pepys: Portrait of a Marriage
Sull'Autore
Opere di Sara George
Etichette
Informazioni generali
- Data di nascita
- 20th Century
- Sesso
- female
- Nazionalità
- UK
- Luogo di residenza
- Shepherds Bush, London, England, UK
- Relazioni
- George, Peter (father)
Utenti
Recensioni
Premi e riconoscimenti
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Statistiche
- Opere
- 5
- Utenti
- 239
- Popolarità
- #94,925
- Voto
- 3.5
- Recensioni
- 5
- ISBN
- 12
Done.
The inset of Elisabeth Pepys at Wikipedia says it all. Check it out:
Born 1640
Died 1669
Cause of death: Typhoid fever
Resting place: St Olave's London, and
Known for: *Deep sigh* Husband's diary.
When you look at her portrait, it's as if she knows...
Author Sara George has done a fine job of rescuing Elisabeth* from this ignominious fate. Using Samuel Pepys' diary, (which he kept between January 1660 and 31 May 1669, famously chronicling the Restoration, the Great Plague of London, the Second Dutch War, and the Great Fire of London) George has created a vivid portrait of a lively woman in a tempestuous marriage, and living through exciting times.
Elisabeth has plenty to say about Sam: his drinking; the unfairness of the family budget over which he has total control, and his unreasonable expectations about housekeeping standards and keeping the servants in line. She is also suspicious about his frequent nights away from home; and distraught when she finally discovers his infidelity. But apart from a brief separation because of his jealousy, their quarrels resolve in what she coyly calls the usual way and she is very proud of his achievements. (Which you can read about at Wikipedia if so minded).
To read the rest of my review please visit https://anzlitlovers.com/2019/03/16/the-journal-of-mrs-pepys-by-sara-george/… (altro)