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The Last Edwardians

The Last Edwardians

an illustrated history of Violet Trefusis & Alice Keppel : selections from an exhibition prepared by and held at The Boston Athenaeum November 4 through December 6, 1985 and at the Henry Morrison Flagler Museum, Whitehall Mansion, Palm Beach, Florida, March 11 through April 13, 1986
Biography & MemoirHistory
Pages
93
Published
1985
Language
English

Synopsis

This book explores the lives of prominent figures during the Edwardian era, focusing on English and French novelists, and notable British personalities like Alice Keppel and Violet Keppel Trefusis. It delves into the social and cultural landscape of Great Britain and Italy during the early 20th century, offering a biographical and historical perspective on this fascinating period.

Prose complexity
7/10

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Genres

Biography & Memoir History Biography

Authors

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John Phillips

John Phillips is the author behind "The Last Edwardians," a historical book, and "Papa John." His writing invites readers to explore different times and personal stories.

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Peter Quennell

Sir Peter Courtney Quennell CBE (9 March 1905 – 27 October 1993) was an English biographer, literary historian, editor, essayist, poet, and critic. He wrote extensively on social history. Born in Bickley, Kent, the son of architect (and author/illustrator) C. H. B. Quennell and Marjorie Quennell (historian/author/illustrator), he was educated at Berkhamsted Grammar School and at Balliol College, Oxford. While still at school some of his poems were selected by Richard Hughes for the antholog...