02408cam a22003253u 4500 63748 UtSlPG 20260610134452.0 m cr n 260607r2020||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 CT Boyle, Mary Louisa, 1810-1890 Mary Boyle, her book Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2020 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2020-11-14 Produced by Fay Dunn, Barry Abrahamsen, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "Mary Boyle: Her Book" by Mary Louisa Boyle is an autobiographical account written in the late 19th century. The narrative centers around the life of Mary Boyle, affectionately known as “Vanessa,” as she reflects upon her family, friendships, and the social circles in which she moved. Through a series of sketches, she captures the essence of her experiences, including her relationships with influential literary figures and her vivid memories of family life, court life, and dramatic pursuits. The opening of the memoir begins with a brief introduction by Sir Courtenay Boyle, who highlights the essence of Mary Boyle’s character and the themes present in her writings. He emphasizes her charm, wit, and the affection felt for her by those around her. Boyle's narrative offers a glimpse into her childhood, detailing her birth and upbringing in a prominent family, with a focus on her ties to theatrical pursuits and notable acquaintances, such as James Russell Lowell and Lord Tennyson. The text reflects her light-hearted nature and demonstrates her penchant for storytelling, as she weaves recollections of her early life against the backdrop of sociocultural developments in England during her time. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Boyle, Mary Louisa, 1810-1890 Boyle, Courtenay, Sir, 1845-1901 Boyle, Muriel S. (Murial Sarah), 1845-1934 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/63748 104572 104572