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the experience of reading in Britain, from 1450 to 1945...

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 √ Century of ExperienceEvidenceName of Reader / Listener / Reading GroupAuthor of TextTitle of TextForm of Text
 
1700-1799'Mrs Barber, whose Name, at her earnest request, I omitted in my first Volume, and who was the Lady I mentioned to have been with me, at my first interview with the Dean ...Laetitia Pilkington Mary Barber[Poems]Manuscript: Unknown
1900-1945'Mrs Mary Berenson’s article on eighteenth century architecture in Spain most interestingly illustrates a principle which is capable of wide application. Our attitude to...Arnold Bennett Mary Berenson[article on C18th architecture]Print: Serial / periodical
1800-1849Mary Berry, Journal, 24 April 1808: 'In the evening, after dinner, I read aloud the sketch of my preface [to the letters of Mme du Deffand], and finished the evening with...Mary Berry Mary BerryDraft preface to edition of letters of Mme du Deff...Manuscript: Unknown
1800-1849Mary Berry, Journal, 22 September 1808, during stay at Bothwell Castle, seat of Lord Douglas: 'I read to Lady Douglas my sketch of a preface for the Letters [of Madame du...Mary Berry Mary BerryDraft preface to edition of Letters of Madame du D...Manuscript: Unknown
1800-1849Mary Berry, Journal, 28 April 1809: 'In the morning I saw Joanna [Baillie]. She stayed nearly an hour with me. I read to her my "Notice upon Madame du D----'s Life," wi...Mary Berry Mary Berry"Notice upon Madame du D[effand]'s Life"Manuscript: Unknown
1800-1849Mary Berry, Journal, 12 May 1809: 'This morning I had the Bishop of Rodez with me for nearly two hours. I read to him my preface and my "Notice on the Life [of Madame du...Mary Berry Mary Berry"Notice upon Madame du D[effand]'s Life"Manuscript: Unknown
1800-1849Mary Berry, Journal, 12 May 1809: 'This morning I had the Bishop of Rodez with me for nearly two hours. I read to him my preface and my "Notice on the Life [of Madame du...Mary Berry Mary BerryPreface to edition of Letters of Madame du DeffandManuscript: Unknown
1800-1849Mary Berry, Journal, 31 March 1810: 'Mr Sydney Smith with me in the morning, looking critically over my Preface [to her edition of the Letters of Madame du Deffand] and L...The Rev. Sydney Smith Mary BerryPreface to edition of Letters of Madame du DeffandManuscript: Unknown
1800-1849Mary Berry, Journal, 31 March 1810: 'Mr Sydney Smith with me in the morning, looking critically over my Preface [to her edition of the Letters of Madame du Deffand] and L...The Rev. Sydney Smith Mary BerryLife of Madame du DeffandManuscript: Unknown
1800-1849John Playfair to Mary Berry, 22 September 1810, in response to her edition of the Letters of Madame du Deffand, received three days previously: 'The preface is excellent,...John Playfair Mary BerryPreface and notes to Letters of Madame du DeffandPrint: Book
1800-1849'Mr Cambridge' to Mary Berry: 'I was about to take up my pen to you to express the pleasure and satisfaction we have just experienced in the perusal of your "Life of Mada...Mr Cambridge Mary BerryLife of Madame du DeffandPrint: Book
1800-1849'Mr Hope' to Mary Berry: 'Your preface [to her edition of the Letters of Madame du Deffand] I devoured the moment I got it. I have since not [italics]despatched[end ital...Mr Hope Mary BerryPreface and Notes to Letters of Madame du DeffandPrint: Book
1800-1849'Mr Hope' to Mary Berry: 'Your preface [to her edition of the Letters of Madame du Deffand] I devoured the moment I got it. I have since not [italics]despatched[end ital...Mr Hope Mary BerryLife of Madame du DeffandPrint: Book
1800-1849Mary Berry, Journal, Saturday 18 May 1811: 'I went with Joanna Baillie to Hampstead, to remain till Monday. Dined before four, and went out upon the Heath. Sat for abov...Mary Berry and Joanna BaillieMary BerryThe Two MartiusManuscript: Unknown
1800-1849Mary Berry, Journal, Saturday 18 May 1811: 'I went with Joanna Baillie to Hampstead, to remain till Monday. Dined before four, and went out upon the Heath. Sat for abov...Mary Berry and Joanna BaillieMary Berry["scraps" of writings]Manuscript: Unknown
1800-1849Mary Berry, Journal, 15 June 1812: 'Called by appointment on Sir G. Beaumont to meet [George] Colman [manager of Haymarket Theatre], and read with him 'The Two Martius.' ...Mary Berry Mary BerryThe Two MartiusManuscript: Unknown
1800-1849Mary Berry, Journal, 30 August 1817, from Genoa: 'Mr. Wishaw leaves to-morrow for Florence. I showed him a sketch of the beginning for "The Life of Lady Russell," which ...Mr Wishaw Mary BerryDraft Life of Lady RussellManuscript: Unknown
1800-1849Mary Berry, Journal, 12 December 1818: 'I worked all the morning; before dinner I read in my own room to Lady Hardwicke, Lady Charlotte Lindsay, and my sister, what I had...Mary Berry Mary BerryMemoir of Lady RussellManuscript: Unknown
1800-1849Mary Berry, Journal, 19 December 1818: 'Sir James Mackintosh in my room this morning; hearing me read over and commenting on my "Memoir of Lady Russell," spoke frankly, s...Mary Berry Mary BerryMemoir of Lady RussellManuscript: Unknown
1800-1849Joanna Baillie to Mary Berry, 24 July 1819: 'Your "Life of Lady Russell," as far as my acquaintance extends, gives general satisfaction [...] I must thank you again for y...Joanna Baillie Mary BerryLife of Lady RussellPrint: Book


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