The Life and Letters of Mrs. Sewell (1890) - Mary Bayly - Bog

The Life and Letters of Mrs. Sewell is a biographical book written by Mary Bayly and published in 1890. The book is about the life of Elizabeth Missing Sewell, an English author, and educator who lived in the 19th century. The book is divided into two parts, the first part being a biography of Mrs. Sewell's life, and the second part being a collection of her letters.The biography covers Mrs. Sewell's childhood, education, and her literary career. She was born in 1815 in Newport, Isle of Wight, and was raised in a religious household. She was home-schooled by her mother and later attended a boarding school in Bath. Mrs. Sewell began writing at a young age and published her first novel, Amy Herbert, in 1844. She went on to write several more novels, including Gertrude, Laneton Parsonage, and Ursula.Mrs. Sewell was also a devout Christian and was involved in various religious organizations. She was a member of the Church of England and was known for her piety and devotion to her faith. She was also involved in philanthropy and worked to improve the lives of the poor.The second part of the book contains a collection of Mrs. Sewell's letters, which provide insight into her personal life and her thoughts on various topics. The letters cover a wide range of subjects, including her literary career, her religious beliefs, and her relationships with family and friends.Overall, The Life and Letters of Mrs. Sewell is a detailed and informative book that provides a fascinating look into the life of a prominent 19th-century English author and educator.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.