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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
 
1800-1849'I got thro 6 chapters of Count Fathom- about an hours undertaking- and this has been the way thro my whole readings- a chapter at one hour - the volume thrown aside for ...William Upcott Tobias George SmollettThe Adventures of Ferdinand Count FathomPrint: Book
1900-1945'I got up at that moment to re-read your article on Leon Bloy. The memory of it suddenly rose in my mind, like a scent'.Katherine Mansfield John Middleton MurryThe Loneliness of Leon BloyPrint: Newspaper
1900-1945'I got up at that moment to re-read your article on Leon Bloy. The memory of it suddenly rose in my mind, like a scent'.Katherine Mansfield John Middleton MurryThe Loneliness of Leon BloyPrint: Newspaper
1850-1899'I got up had a cup of tea & then read several tracts & some on the training of children by Mrs Booth ...'James Bennetts Williams William BoothThe Training of ChildrenPrint: Unknown
1700-1799'I got up very late and ate a large breakfast after which I prayed and read with Mama almost till dinner time'.Elizabeth (Betsey) Wynne [unknown][unknown]Print: Unknown
1600-1699'I got vp and was lett blood: then I made me readie and went to priuat praier and reeadinge of the bible, as I was wonte'Margaret Hoby [n/a]BiblePrint: Book
1800-1849'I got your beautiful book of Ballads the other day at Moxon's. It contains (as far as I have seen it) much that is sweet and good and reminds me of you.'Alfred Tennyson Mary HewittBallads and other poemsPrint: Book
1900-1945'I got your book & letter this morning, & another letter on Friday. To my regret I have already swallowed the book, & as we go to Switzerland tomorrow . . . I write at o...Arnold Bennett Frank HarrisUnpath'd WatersPrint: Book
1700-1799'I grew so melancholy at the Loss of my Companion, that I did not even care for writing, but amused myself entirely with reading; and my not having a Library of my own, m...Laetitia Pilkington [unknown][unknown]Print: Book
1700-1799'I had a comfortable time with my children only I felt too anxious for uncle Joseph to see them as he was here but he did not; I am fearful I should be vain of my reading...Elizabeth Gurney [unknown][unknown, probably religious, Bible?]Print: Book
1850-1899'I had a good lunch at Calais — how I love the lunch at Calais don't you! — and am now extremely comfy in a sleeping compartment all to myself. The train is n...Gertrude Bell Arthur Edward J. LeggeEither Mutineers OR Both Great and SmallPrint: Book
1850-1899'I had a letter from America, and the party who buttered me so free in last Century is, it appears, one J. C. Bunner.'Robert Louis Stevenson Henry Cuyler Bunner[review of New Arabian Nights in Century]Print: Serial / periodical
1800-1849'I had a letter from Carlyle, and when I am over-filled with thoughts arising from this book, I put it all aside, (or [italics] try [end italics] to put it aside,) and th...Elizabeth Cleghorn Gaskell Thomas Carlyle[encouraging letter about 'Mary Barton']Manuscript: Letter
1800-1849'I had a letter from Ly. -- on Tuesday that gave me great content, for I, like you, felt a little afraid that the Lady Augusta might give offence. However, her withers ar...Lady [anon] Jane ScottTrevelyanPrint: Book
1800-1849'I had a letter from Ly. -- on Tuesday that gave me great content, for I, like you, felt a little afraid that the Lady Augusta might give offence. However, her withers ar...Louisa, Lady Stuart Jane AustenEmmaPrint: Book
1800-1849'I had a letter from Ly. -- on Tuesday that gave me great content, for I, like you, felt a little afraid that the Lady Augusta might give offence. However, her withers ar...Mr Ap Rees Samuel Foote[a farce]Print: Book
1900-1945'I had a long conversation in the tram yesterday with an old maid who had just come back from Florence & talked about pictures, & when I said that I thought Giotto was mo...Ford Madox FordHolbeinPrint: Book
1900-1945'I had a long conversation in the tram yesterday with an old maid who had just come back from Florence & talked about pictures, & when I said that I thought Giotto was mo...Maurice HewlettLittle Novels of ItalyPrint: Book
1850-1899'I had a most successful afternoon with Mrs [Humphrey] Ward yesterday. Their villa is a vision of beauty, looking over the Alban Lake on one side and the Campagna on the ...Gertrude Bell Mary Augusta Ward Preface to "Jane Eyre" Unknown
1850-1899'I had a most thrilling batch of "Timeses" yesterday containing Labori's appeal to the Emperor. I see by a local paper that the military attachés are to be interrogated i...Gertrude Bell The TimesPrint: Newspaper


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