Anna Jameson (1794–1860), one of the most distinguished Victorian art critics and essayists, assembled this collection of biographical memoirs of women who inspired poets and artists from the age of the troubadours to her own time. Volume 1 presents a gallery of women — noblewomen, artists, muses, and intellectuals — whose lives were intertwined with the literary imagination of Europe across the centuries.
Combining biographical scholarship with the storytelling gifts that made Jameson famous, this work is a rewarding read for those interested in women’s cultural history. Download the free EPUB and explore these richly drawn lives.