Cavendish, Georgiana Spencer Duchess of Devonshire 1757-1806
Overview
| Works: | 306 works in 749 publications in 7 languages and 13,806 library holdings |
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| Genres: | Biography History Biographies Fiction Records and correspondence Sources Satire Epistolary fiction Poetry |
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| Roles: | Author, Dedicatee, Recipient |
| Classifications: | DA522.D5, 941.07092 |
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Most widely held works about
Georgiana Spencer Cavendish
- Georgiana, Duchess of Devonshire by Amanda Foreman( Book )
- The duchess by Saul Dibb( Visual )
- The duchess by Amanda Foreman( Book )
- The Duchess of Devonshire's cow : a poem by William Combe( )
- The two duchesses by Arthur Calder-Marshall( Book )
- Elizabeth & Georgiana : the Duke of Devonshire and his two duchesses by Caroline Chapman( Book )
- Mrs. Mary Robinson by Mary Robinson( Book )
- A second letter to Her Grace the Duchess of Devonshire by William Combe( )
- The duchess by Amanda Foreman( Recording )
- A letter to Her Grace the Duchess of Devonshire by William Combe( )
- Georgiana; extracts from the correspondence of Georgiana, Duchess of Devonshire by Georgiana Spencer Cavendish( Book )
- A letter to Her Grace the Duchess of Devonshire. A new edition by William Combe( )
- An interesting letter to the Duchess of Devonshire by William Combe( )
- Georgiana, Duchess of Devonshire by Brian Masters( Book )
- A letter to her Grace the Duchess of D. Answered cursorily, by Democritus by William Combe( )
- The face without a frown; Georgiana, duchess of Devonshire by Iris Irma Leveson-Gower Palmer( Book )
- The Devonshire house circle by Hugh Stokes( )
- Georgiana, Duchess of Devonshire by Amanda Foreman( Recording )
- The two duchesses, Georgiana, Duchess of Devonshire, Elizabeth, Duchess of Devonshire. Family correspondence of and relating to Georgiana, Duchess of Devonshire, Elizabeth, Duchess of Devonshire, Earl of Bristol ... the Countess of Bristol, Lord and Lady Byron, the Earl of Aberdeen, Sir Augustus Foster, Bart., and others, 1777-1859 by Vere Foster( Book )
- The vision of prophecy : or, scandal convicted. A poetic epistle to His Grace, the Duke of Devonshire. ... By a Templar by Charles Kent( )
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Most widely held works by
Georgiana Spencer Cavendish
Emma, or, The unfortunate attachment : a sentimental novel by
Georgiana Spencer Cavendish(
)
11 editions published between 1773 and 2004 in English and held by 1,260 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"Published anonymously in 1773 and attributed to Georgiana, Duchess of Devonshire, this epistolary novel explores the "unfortunate attachment" of Emma Eggerton to William Walpole. Forbidden by her father to marry the man she loves, Emma resigns herself to marrying Walpole, her father's autocratic choice of a husband. The novel's other unfortunate attachment concerns Colonel Sutton, who falls prey to the "low" machinations of the confirmed flirt Harriet Courtney. Like Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice, Georgiana's Emma explores the dangers of first impressions and arranged marriages, but does so from the vantage point of a woman who would suffer the long-term consequences of both." "Originally published when the author was only sixteen, and long out of print, Emma anticipates many of the major events of Georgiana's own life, and taken together with her second novel, The Sylph, it offers significant insights into the outlook of aristocratic women in the late eighteenth century. An Introduction by Jonathan David Gross sets the novel in the context of its time and explores the questions surrounding its authorship."--Jacket
11 editions published between 1773 and 2004 in English and held by 1,260 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"Published anonymously in 1773 and attributed to Georgiana, Duchess of Devonshire, this epistolary novel explores the "unfortunate attachment" of Emma Eggerton to William Walpole. Forbidden by her father to marry the man she loves, Emma resigns herself to marrying Walpole, her father's autocratic choice of a husband. The novel's other unfortunate attachment concerns Colonel Sutton, who falls prey to the "low" machinations of the confirmed flirt Harriet Courtney. Like Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice, Georgiana's Emma explores the dangers of first impressions and arranged marriages, but does so from the vantage point of a woman who would suffer the long-term consequences of both." "Originally published when the author was only sixteen, and long out of print, Emma anticipates many of the major events of Georgiana's own life, and taken together with her second novel, The Sylph, it offers significant insights into the outlook of aristocratic women in the late eighteenth century. An Introduction by Jonathan David Gross sets the novel in the context of its time and explores the questions surrounding its authorship."--Jacket
The sylph : a novel by
Georgiana Spencer Cavendish(
)
45 editions published between 1779 and 2018 in 3 languages and held by 814 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
This ranging epistolary novel follows Julia Grenville, a Welsh beauty who knows little of the world until her marriage to the older Lord Stanley. Through Julia's letters to her sister, readers learn more of Julia's new life in London--her unfaithful husband, her miscarriage, her disillusionment with the city and its fashions. Other letters reveal that Julia has a longtime admirer, Harry Woodley, from her former life, as well as a mysterious guardian angel: her Sylph. This character guides Julia away from the depravities of her life in London, including her gambling problem. The Sylph is also another sympathetic ear to Julia's increasing marital dissatisfaction and growing affinity for another man, the Baron Ton-hausen. As Julia nearly falls prey to the overzealous admirations of one of her husband's associates, her husband is consumed by gambling debts to that same associate. She is shocked to discover the depths of her husband's ruin and plans to flee to Wales before she too can be claimed in payment. Her disgraced husband takes the ultimate way out and Julia goes home to her father and sister in Wales. Her Sylph is not far behind, however, and soon reveals himself to Julia to be more than she could have ever imagined. -- Publisher's description
45 editions published between 1779 and 2018 in 3 languages and held by 814 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
This ranging epistolary novel follows Julia Grenville, a Welsh beauty who knows little of the world until her marriage to the older Lord Stanley. Through Julia's letters to her sister, readers learn more of Julia's new life in London--her unfaithful husband, her miscarriage, her disillusionment with the city and its fashions. Other letters reveal that Julia has a longtime admirer, Harry Woodley, from her former life, as well as a mysterious guardian angel: her Sylph. This character guides Julia away from the depravities of her life in London, including her gambling problem. The Sylph is also another sympathetic ear to Julia's increasing marital dissatisfaction and growing affinity for another man, the Baron Ton-hausen. As Julia nearly falls prey to the overzealous admirations of one of her husband's associates, her husband is consumed by gambling debts to that same associate. She is shocked to discover the depths of her husband's ruin and plans to flee to Wales before she too can be claimed in payment. Her disgraced husband takes the ultimate way out and Julia goes home to her father and sister in Wales. Her Sylph is not far behind, however, and soon reveals himself to Julia to be more than she could have ever imagined. -- Publisher's description
Sheridan, from new and original material; including a manuscript diary by Georgiana duchess of Devonshire by
Walter Sichel(
)
15 editions published between 1909 and 1980 in English and held by 573 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
15 editions published between 1909 and 1980 in English and held by 573 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The sylph ; a novel by
Georgiana Spencer Cavendish(
)
23 editions published between 1779 and 1790 in English and held by 313 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
23 editions published between 1779 and 1790 in English and held by 313 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Memorandums of the face of the country in Switzerland by
Georgiana Spencer Cavendish(
)
9 editions published between 1799 and 2018 in English and held by 155 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
9 editions published between 1799 and 2018 in English and held by 155 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Anacreontic : by her Grace the Dutchess of Devonshire by
Georgiana Spencer Cavendish(
)
8 editions published in 1785 in English and held by 147 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
8 editions published in 1785 in English and held by 147 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The passage of the mountain of Saint Gothard, a poem; by Georgiana, Duchess of Devonshire by
Georgiana Spencer Cavendish(
)
in English and held by 142 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
in English and held by 142 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Le sylphe : trad. de l'anglois by
Georgiana Spencer Cavendish(
)
1 edition published in 1784 in French and held by 91 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
1 edition published in 1784 in French and held by 91 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Passage du Mont Saint-Gothard by
Georgiana Spencer Cavendish(
)
12 editions published between 1802 and 2018 in English and French and held by 65 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
12 editions published between 1802 and 2018 in English and French and held by 65 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A letter to Her Grace the Duchess of Devonshire by
William Combe(
Book
)
6 editions published between 1777 and 1784 in English and held by 43 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
6 editions published between 1777 and 1784 in English and held by 43 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
An interesting letter to the Duchess of Devonshire by
William Combe(
Book
)
5 editions published in 1778 in English and held by 30 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
On the influence of the female character in society
5 editions published in 1778 in English and held by 30 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
On the influence of the female character in society
The two duchesses-Georgiana, Duchess of Devonshire, Elizabeth, Duchess of Devonshire: family correspondence of and relating
to Georgiana, Duchess of Devonshire, Elizabeth, Duchess of Devonshire, Earl of Bristol (Bishop of Derry), the Countess of
Bristol, Lord and Lady Byron, the Earl of Aberdeen, Sir Augustus Foster, bart., and others, 1777-1859 by
Vere Foster(
Book
)
5 editions published between 1898 and 1972 in English and held by 22 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
5 editions published between 1898 and 1972 in English and held by 22 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The favorite song in The stranger by
Georgiana Spencer Cavendish(
)
12 editions published between 1798 and 1800 in 3 languages and held by 22 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
12 editions published between 1798 and 1800 in 3 languages and held by 22 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A second letter to Her Grace the Duchess of Devonshire by
William Combe(
Book
)
2 editions published in 1777 in English and held by 19 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
2 editions published in 1777 in English and held by 19 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
De onsterflijkheid der ziel by
Jacques Delille(
Book
)
8 editions published between 1802 and 1805 in French and Dutch and held by 17 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
8 editions published between 1802 and 1805 in French and Dutch and held by 17 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Georgiana; extracts from the correspondence of Georgiana, Duchess of Devonshire by
Georgiana Spencer Cavendish(
Book
)
8 editions published in 1955 in English and held by 13 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
8 editions published in 1955 in English and held by 13 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Anacreontic by
Georgiana Spencer Cavendish(
)
2 editions published between 1785 and 2005 in English and held by 12 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
2 editions published between 1785 and 2005 in English and held by 12 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Dithyrambe sur l'immortalité de l'âme by
Jacques Delille(
Book
)
6 editions published in 1802 in French and English and held by 11 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
6 editions published in 1802 in French and English and held by 11 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The sylph ; a novel by
Georgiana Spencer Cavendish(
)
2 editions published between 1779 and 2005 in English and held by 11 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
2 editions published between 1779 and 2005 in English and held by 11 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Anecdotes and biographical sketches by
Elizabeth Cavendish Devonshire(
Book
)
1 edition published in 1863 in English and held by 10 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
1 edition published in 1863 in English and held by 10 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
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Related Identities
- Devonshire, William Cavendish Duke of 1748-1811
- Foreman, Amanda 1968- Author of introduction Author of screenplay Author
- Fiennes, Ralph Actor
- Jensen, Anders Thomas 1972- Author of screenplay
- Cooper, Dominic 1978- Actor
- Paramount Vantage
- Knightley, Keira 1985- Actor
- Dibb, Saul Author of screenplay Director
- Qwerty Films (Firm)
- Combe, William 1742-1823 Author
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