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100 1 _aKemble, Fanny,
_d1809-1893
245 1 0 _aRecords of a Girlhood
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2005
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2005-08-08
508 _aProduced by Suzanne Shell, Louise Pryor and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
520 _a"Records of a Girlhood" by Frances Ann Kemble is a memoir written in the late 19th century. This reflective work combines personal anecdotes and family history, detailing the early life and experiences of the author, who hails from a noted theatrical family. The narrative explores themes of childhood, artistic influence, and social expectations, offering a vivid glimpse into the life of a young girl growing up amidst the complexities of artistry and familial ties. The opening of the memoir presents the author's thoughts on reflecting upon her past through the letters she received from a friend. It reveals her recognition of the public's fascination with personal stories, motivating her to share her own reminiscences. As she recounts her family background, she highlights the challenges faced by her mother and the struggles of their artistic lifestyle amidst a backdrop of societal pressures. The prose captures the innocence and philosophical reflections of childhood, with Kemble reminiscing about various family members, including her mother’s theatrical career and the influence of dramatic arts on her upbringing. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aKemble, Fanny, 1809-1893
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/16478
999 _c57866
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