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Author:
Byrne, Paula.
Title:
Perdita : the literary, theatrical, scandalous life of Mary Robinson / Paula Byrne.
Edition:
1st ed.
Publisher:
Random House,
Copyright Date:
c2004
Description:
xviii, 445 p., [8] leaves of plates : ill. ; 25 cm.
Subject:
Robinson, Mary,--1758-1800.
George--IV,--King of Great Britain,--1762-1830--Relations with women.
London (England)--Social life and customs--18th century.
Authors, English--18th century--Biography.
Mistresses--Great Britain--Biography.
Actors--Great Britain--Biography.
Notes:
Includes bibliographical references (p. 425-432) and index.
Summary:
A fascinating portrait of Mary Robinson, darling of the London stage, and mistress to the most powerful men in England. She is one of the free spirits of the eighteenth century, who rose from debtor's prison to being one of the most famous actresses of her time.
ISBN:
9780812970791
0812970799
LCCN:
2004051472
Locations:
USUX851 -- Iowa State University - Parks Library (Ames)
PTAX572 -- Stewart Memorial Library (Cedar Rapids)
MXPG943 -- Fort Dodge Public Library (Fort Dodge)

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