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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'We have a little French story in the house, called [underlined] Elizabeth [end underlining], much admired and praised: but "somehow", I have taken it into my head that i...Anna Wilbraham Marie "Sophie" CottinElisabeth, ou les Exiles de SiberiePrint: Book
1800-1849'Miss James has lent me, and I have been reading Alphonsine - that is the two first volumes - and it has completely bewitched me - I was such an old Ass as to sit up last...Sarah Harriet Burney [Madame] de GenlisAlphonsine, ou la tendresse maternellePrint: Book
1800-1849'[Rev Charles Burney's] Abridgement of Pearson's Exposition of the Creed, is printed, though not yet published. He gave to my father & me each a Copy. His Motto, I think ...Sarah Harriet Burney Charles BurneyThe exposition of the Creed, by J. Pearson... abri...Print: Book, printed book not yet published
1800-1849'[Rev Charles Burney's] Abridgement of Pearson's Exposition of the Creed, is printed, though not yet published. He gave to my father & me each a Copy. His Motto, I think ...Sarah Harriet Burney Samuel JohnsonDictionary of the English Language, APrint: Book
1800-1849'[Rev Charles Burney's] Abridgement of Pearson's Exposition of the Creed, is printed, though not yet published. He gave to my father & me each a Copy. His Motto, I think ...Marianne Francis Joseph ButlerAnalogy of Religion, Natural and Revealed, to the ...Print: Book
1800-1849'[Rev Charles Burney's] Abridgement of Pearson's Exposition of the Creed, is printed, though not yet published. He gave to my father & me each a Copy. His Motto, I think ...Sarah Harriet Burney Joseph ButlerAnalogy of Religion, Natural and Revealed, to the ...Print: Book
1800-1849'[Rev Charles Burney's] Abridgement of Pearson's Exposition of the Creed, is printed, though not yet published. He gave to my father & me each a Copy. His Motto, I think ...Marianne Francis John LockeEssay Concerning Humane Understanding, AnPrint: Book
1800-1849'I have been reading, and am enchanted by The Lady of the Lake! It has all the spirit of either of its predecessors, (have you read it?) and ten times the interest. When ...Sarah Harriet Burney Walter ScottLady of the Lake, ThePrint: Unknown
1800-1849'I have been reading, and am enchanted by The Lady of the Lake! It has all the spirit of either of its predecessors, (have you read it?) and ten times the interest. When ...Sarah Harriet Burney Walter ScottMarmionPrint: Unknown
1800-1849'I have been reading, and am enchanted by The Lady of the Lake! It has all the spirit of either of its predecessors, (have you read it?) and ten times the interest. When ...Sarah Harriet Burney Richard WestallDay in Spring, APrint: Book
1800-1849'I have been with a nice little party of College friends, to see King John, and for a week after, I could do nothing but read Shakespear. Mrs Siddons was Magnificent-'Sarah Harriet Burney William Shakespeare[unknown]Print: Book
1800-1849'The story of Julia and the daisies is beautiful - I read it to MF, (my father) and he liked it much'Sarah Harriet Burney Charlotte Barrett[a letter]Manuscript: Letter
1800-1849'As I chose that my recent course of extravagance should die a melodious death [...] the last indulgence I gave it was the purchase of "The Lady of the Lake". How sweet, ...Sarah Harriet Burney Walter ScottLady of the Lake, ThePrint: Book
1800-1849'Have you (I forget whether you ever told me) read the Curse of Kahama [sic]? I have seen two Reviews of it, & now so well understand what it all seems to be about, I sho...Sarah Harriet Burney [unknown]Monthly Review [review of Southey's "The Curse of ...Print: Serial / periodical
1800-1849'Have you (I forget whether you ever told me) read the Curse of Kahama [sic]? I have seen two Reviews of it, & now so well understand what it all seems to be about, I sho...Sarah Harriet Burney [unknown]Quarterly Review [review of Southey's "The Curse o...Print: Serial / periodical
1800-1849'I have not read "Self control", and am determined not to read it, till my own eternal rubbish is concluded. I was a week in the house, at John Street with the two first ...Joanne Jardine Mary BruntonSelf-controlPrint: Book
1800-1849'I have not read "Self control", and am determined not to read it, till my own eternal rubbish is concluded. I was a week in the house, at John Street with the two first ...Esther Burney Mary BruntonSelf-controlPrint: Book
1800-1849'I read Self Countrol & like it extremely all except some vulgarity meant to be jocular which tired me to death. but I think the principal character charming & well suppo...Charlotte Barrett Mary BruntonSelf-controlPrint: Book
1800-1849'I have read some very delightful old books lately (for I now have just attained the wisdom to wish to make use of this ample library, and reject all borrowed or hired bo...Sarah Harriet Burney Marie, marquise de Sevigne[letters to her daughter - exact title uncertain]Print: Book
1800-1849'I have read some very delightful old books lately (for I now have just attained the wisdom to wish to make use of this ample library, and reject all borrowed or hired bo...Sarah Harriet Burney Roger de Rabutin, comte de Bussy[letters]Print: Book


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