{"product_id":"some-reminiscences-paperback-9781108060257","title":"Some Reminiscences (Paperback \/ softback) 9781108060257","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eSome Reminiscences\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis 1906 two-volume memoir provides an unparalleled glimpse into the Rossetti family and its friendships with many Victorian cultural figures.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eWilliam Michael Rossetti (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9781108060257, Cambridge University Press\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePaperback \/ softback, published 6 June 2013\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e334 pages, 8 b\/w illus.\u003cbr\u003e21.6 x 14 x 1.9 cm, 0.43 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eWilliam Michael Rossetti (1829–1919) made himself the diarist, chronicler and champion of one of the most creative Victorian families. This two-volume memoir of 1906 provides an unparalleled glimpse into the dynamics of the Rossettis, covering his own childhood and that of his siblings, the genesis of the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood, and friendships with such outstanding figures as Morris, Burne-Jones, Swinburne and the Brownings. In fact, many of the members of the Victorian art and literary world make an appearance at some point in these volumes. But what is so engaging about the work is the way in which William Michael treats these personalities straightforwardly and unpretentiously. Especially fascinating are the observations that deal with intimate family details, his thoughts about brother Dante Gabriel and his attitude to sister Christina as her work developed. Though what he says is not always completely candid, his remarks remain uniquely informed, subtle and telling.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePreface\u003cbr\u003e 1. Earliest years\u003cbr\u003e 2. My parents, sisters, and brothers\u003cbr\u003e 3. School\u003cbr\u003e 4. Family life, 1839 to 1844\u003cbr\u003e 5. The excise office\u003cbr\u003e 6. Home life - my brother and myself\u003cbr\u003e 7. The Praeraphaelite Brotherhood\u003cbr\u003e 8. Beginnings in literature\u003cbr\u003e 9. My father's last years\u003cbr\u003e 10. Some shaping of mind and character\u003cbr\u003e 11. Some artistic acquaintances\u003cbr\u003e 12. Some literary acquaintances\u003cbr\u003e 13. Theatrical and other diversions\u003cbr\u003e 14. Dante Rossetti and Elizabeth Siddal\u003cbr\u003e 15. Further acquaintances\u003cbr\u003e 16. The Brownings, Landor, Tennyson\u003cbr\u003e 17. Some personal and general details\u003cbr\u003e 18. Cheyne Walk and Endsleigh Gardens.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: Literary studies: c 1800 to c 1900 [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Literary studies: c 1800 to c 1900\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Literary%20studies:%20c%201800%20to%20c%201900%20%20%5BDSBF%5D%22\"\u003eDSBF\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Cambridge University Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46266137706776,"sku":"9781108060257","price":28.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/products\/9781108060257i_f0fa345c-3124-49ec-aa43-d45ff4678c6b.jpg?v=1696747479","url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/some-reminiscences-paperback-9781108060257","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}