My Long Life

My Long Life: An Autobiographic Sketch is a memoir written by Mary Cowden Clarke, a prominent literary figure in the 19th century. In this book, Clarke reflects on her life experiences, from her childhood to her adulthood. She discusses her family background, her education, and her early literary influences. Clarke also shares details about her marriage to Charles Cowden Clarke, a Shakespearean scholar, and their life together.Throughout the book, Clarke provides insights into the literary world of the 19th century, including her interactions with famous writers such as Charles Dickens and William Wordsworth. She also discusses her own literary pursuits, including her work as a Shakespearean scholar and her contributions to the study of literature.My Long Life: An Autobiographic Sketch is a fascinating glimpse into the life of a remarkable woman who lived during a time of great literary and social change. Clarke's memoir offers readers a unique perspective on the challenges and opportunities faced by women in the 19th century, as well as the intellectual and cultural milieu of the era.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.