Anna Swanwick: A Memoir And Recollections, 1813-1899 (1903)

by Mary Louisa Bruce

Book Overview

Anna Swanwick: A Memoir And Recollections, 1813-1899 (1903) is a book written by Mary Louisa Bruce. It is a biographical account of Anna Swanwick, who was a British translator and philanthropist. The book covers her life from her birth in 1813 to her death in 1899, and it provides insight into her personal and professional life.The book begins with a brief introduction to Anna Swanwick's family background and early life. It then goes on to describe her education and her early career as a translator. The book also covers her involvement in various philanthropic causes, including her work with the Society for the Propagation of the Gospel in Foreign Parts and her efforts to improve the lives of working-class women in London.Throughout the book, Mary Louisa Bruce provides a detailed account of Anna Swanwick's personal and professional relationships, including her close friendship with the German philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche. The book also includes a number of recollections from people who knew Anna Swanwick, providing additional insight into her character and achievements.Overall, Anna Swanwick: A Memoir And Recollections, 1813-1899 (1903) is a comprehensive and engaging biography of a remarkable woman who made significant contributions to the fields of translation and philanthropy.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1164577123
• ISBN13: 9781164577126
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 284 Pages
• Weight: 0.84 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"