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The Immortal Dinner: A Famous Evening of Genius and Laughter in Literary London, 1817

Penelope Hughes-Hallett

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Description:Between Christmas and new year of 1817 the eccentric painter, B.R. Haydon, gave a famous dinner party. His guests included three of the greatest literary stars of the age: the poets John Keats and William Wordsworth and the essayist and wit Charles Lamb. They recited poetry, took part in ridiculous antics, indulged in high-minded discussions - with such displays of brilliance that the party became known as the Immortal Dinner.Penelope Hughes-Hallett celebrates this famous evening, setting it against a backdrop of change, reflected in the preoccupations of the illustrious diners. A compelling and sympathetic picture emerges of these rare spirits and the age which created them.We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with The Immortal Dinner: A Famous Evening of Genius and Laughter in Literary London, 1817. To get started finding The Immortal Dinner: A Famous Evening of Genius and Laughter in Literary London, 1817, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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Description: Between Christmas and new year of 1817 the eccentric painter, B.R. Haydon, gave a famous dinner party. His guests included three of the greatest literary stars of the age: the poets John Keats and William Wordsworth and the essayist and wit Charles Lamb. They recited poetry, took part in ridiculous antics, indulged in high-minded discussions - with such displays of brilliance that the party became known as the Immortal Dinner.Penelope Hughes-Hallett celebrates this famous evening, setting it against a backdrop of change, reflected in the preoccupations of the illustrious diners. A compelling and sympathetic picture emerges of these rare spirits and the age which created them.We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with The Immortal Dinner: A Famous Evening of Genius and Laughter in Literary London, 1817. To get started finding The Immortal Dinner: A Famous Evening of Genius and Laughter in Literary London, 1817, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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