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The Unspoken Truth

By: Angelica Garnett

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Real life and fiction meet as Angelica Garnett vividly evokes what it is to grow up in the shadow of artists. Her family appear in different guises in the stories, but at the centre of each one is Garnett herself. She is naïve and foolish as Bettina, desperately seeking acceptance into the grown-ups circle ('When All the Leaves Were Green, My Love'); shy and cautious, but finally disloyal, as Agnes ('Aurore'); a hesitant, uncomfortable Emily ('The Birthday Party'); and a contemplative, even witty older woman, full of appetite and guilt, as Helen ('Friendship'). Spanning an entire life, each story reveals a figure trying to understand her place not only within the polished circle of her family, but in an ever-changing world. Sharply observing a colourful social milieu and the vibrant characters that populate it, these are stories about family and friendships, yet also curdled relationships and small betrayals. A fictional counterpoint to her acclaimed memoir, Deceived with Kindness, here is a portrait of a woman seeking an understanding and acceptance of her past.

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308

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Random House

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1409089223

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9781409089223

Miss Angel

The Art and World of Angelica Kauffman, Eighteenth-Century Icon

By: Angelica Goodden

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Miss Angel

The Art and World of Angelica Kauffman, Eighteenth-Century Icon

By: Angelica Goodden

A word was coined to describe the condition of people stricken with a new kind of fever when the Swiss-born artist Angelica Kauffman (1741-1807) came to London in 1766. 'The whole world', it was said, 'is Angelicamad.' One of the most successful women artists in history - a painter who possessed what her friend Goethe called an 'unbelievable' and 'massive' talent - Kauffman became the toast of Georgian England, captivating society with her portraits, mythological scenes and decorative compositions. She knew and painted poets, novelists and playwrights, collaborating with them and illustrating their work; her designs adorned the houses of the Grand Tourists she had met and painted in Italy; actors, statesmen, philosophers, kings and queen sat to her; and she was the force that launched a thousand engravings. Despite rumours of relationships with other artists (including Sir Joshua Reynolds), and an apparently bigamous and annulled first marriage to a pseudo Count, Kauffman was adopted by royalty in England and abroad as a model of social and artistic decorum. A profoundly learned artist, but one who is loved, above all, for her tender adaptations from classical antiquity and sentimental literature; a commercially successful celebrity yet also a founding member of The Royal Academy of arts; the virginal creator of sexually ambivalent beings who was one of the hardest-headed businesswomen of her age, Kauffman's life and work is full of apparent contradictions explored in this first biography in over 80 years.

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430

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Random House

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1446448355

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9781446448359

OGWADABWAH!

A Life Lived on the Spectrum

By: Angelica A. Brewer,Edan Galbraith

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OGWADABWAH!

A Life Lived on the Spectrum

By: Angelica A. Brewer,Edan Galbraith

Foreword by Professor Tony Attwood, Clinical Psychologist Ogwadabwah! A Life Lived on the Spectrum takes readers on a chronological exposé of a young man’s life, navigating the complexities of Asperger’s Syndrome and other developmental and mental health diagnoses. Delve into the profound impact that Edan’s diagnoses have had on his family and friends. Witness the modifications and adjustments required to cope with the unique challenges that arise. From his early years as a happy and easily managed child to his transformation into a self-harming, offending, and occasionally dangerous individual, this memoir courageously explores an aspect of ASD literature and social media platforms rarely examined. Through the pages Ogwadabwah!, the depths of Edan’s emotions and the complexities of his experiences are revealed. Intertwined within Edan’s personal accounts are poignant anecdotes from contributors who share their own experiences. These voices enrich the narrative and provide a multifaceted perspective on the challenges and triumphs of living with Asperger’s Syndrome. Prepare to be moved, enlightened, and inspired as you immerse yourself in this powerful real-life story. Edan’s tale is a testament to the human spirit’s ability to persevere, find outlets for self-expression, and embrace a future filled with possibilities.

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266

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DoctorZed Publishing

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064579550X

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9780645795509

Sketches in Pen and Ink

By: Vanessa Bell

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Sketches in Pen and Ink

By: Vanessa Bell

Collection of largely unpublished memoirs, illustrated with a selection of Bell's woodcuts and drawings.

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0712666036

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9780712666039

Born Criminal

Matilda Joslyn Gage, Radical Suffragist

By: Angelica Shirley Carpenter

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Matilda Joslyn Gage, Radical Suffragist

By: Angelica Shirley Carpenter

Radical, feminist, writer, suffragist, Matilda Joslyn Gage changed the course of history. She fought for equal rights not dependent on sex, race, class, or creed. Yet her name has faded into obscurity. She is forgotten when her comrades, Susan B. Anthony and Elizabeth Cady Stanton, are celebrated. To explain, Angelica Shirley Carpenter explores Gage's life, including her rise and fall within the movement she helped build.

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South Dakota State Historical Society

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1941813186

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9781941813188

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