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Boydell Press Georgina Weldon: The Fearless Life of a Victorian Celebrity

Name: Georgina Weldon: The Fearless Life of a Victorian Celebrity
Brand: Boydell Press
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Discover the remarkable story of one of the most famous women of the Victorian era. In this biography from Boydell Press, you will explore the life of Georgina Weldon (1837-1914), a woman who commanded attention in England for more than a decade during the second half of the nineteenth century. This account follows Weldon's journey from a semi-professional singer and friend of composer Charles Gounod to a woman who became a master of self-publicity. She was known for her intelligence and her unwavering conviction in her own rights. The narrative details the public scandals that defined her life, including her husband's failed attempt to have her committed to a lunatic asylum. Readers will follow her relentless legal battles as she fought to hold her enemies accountable. This book offers a deep look into the social and urban history of Britain through the lens of a woman who refused to be silenced. It is an essential read for those interested in historical biographies and the complex social structures of the Victorian age.

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A detailed biographical account of Georgina Weldon, one of England's most prominent women during the late nineteenth century.

Explore her rise to fame as a semi-professional singer and her connection to the famous composer Charles Gounod.

Learn about her unique ability as an exceptional self-publicist who maintained her status in high society.

Follow the dramatic public scandal involving her husband's attempt to have her sent to a lunatic asylum.

Read about her courageous legal efforts to drag her enemies through the law and defend her reputation.

Gain insight into Victorian social history through the life of an intelligent and fearless celebrity.

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Brand: Boydell Press
Format: hardcover
ASIN: 1783275820
Category: Books > Subjects > Biography > Historical > Britain > Social & Urban History
Domain: Amazon UK
Release Date: 21 May 2021
Listed Since: 05 August 2020

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