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The Letters of Lady Arbella Stuart (Women Writers in English 13501850),Used
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Lady Arbella Stuart (15751615) was a claimant to the English throne whose more than one hundred letters to relatives, her husband, the royal family, court officials, and friends reveal a powerful personal and public drama. Stuart's royal birth and demand for independence twice placed her in direct conflict with Queen Elizabeth and King James over an unauthorized marriage, once in 1603 when she attempted to marry clandestinely and again in 1610 when she did marry, then escaped from her subsequent confinement and was recaptured. In her letters, Stuart applies her considerable rhetorical skills to justify her actions, to express her anger, to create a fictional lover, to advance her family at court, and, after marriage, to seek her freedom. Her revisions in the letters, included here, offer readers unusual access to the thinking and strategies of a talented Renaissance writer. Sara Jayne Steen has transcribed, ordered, dated, and annotated the letters and drafts. A biographical and critical introduction draws on newly rediscovered papers to reassess Stuart's life and writing.
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- Q: What is the main subject of 'The Letters of Lady Arbella Stuart'? A: The book focuses on the letters written by Lady Arbella Stuart, a historical figure who was a claimant to the English throne. Her correspondence reveals her personal and public struggles, particularly her conflicts with Queen Elizabeth and King James.
- Q: Who edited and annotated the letters in this book? A: The letters have been transcribed, ordered, dated, and annotated by Sara Jayne Steen, who also provides a biographical and critical introduction.
- Q: What time period does this book cover? A: The letters span the late 16th and early 17th centuries, specifically from 1575 to 1615, during which Lady Arbella Stuart lived.
- Q: Is the book suitable for academic purposes? A: Yes, the book is suitable for academic purposes as it includes a critical introduction and annotations that provide context and analysis of Lady Arbella Stuart's life and writings.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: How many pages does 'The Letters of Lady Arbella Stuart' have? A: The book contains a total of 320 pages.
- Q: What can readers learn from Lady Arbella Stuart's letters? A: Readers can gain insights into Lady Arbella Stuart's rhetorical skills, her personal motivations, her conflicts with the monarchy, and her strategies for navigating the court.
- Q: When was 'The Letters of Lady Arbella Stuart' published? A: The book was published on December 1, 1994.
- Q: What themes are explored in the letters? A: Themes include power dynamics in the monarchy, gender roles, personal agency, and the complexities of familial relationships during the Renaissance.
- Q: Is this book part of a series? A: Yes, it is part of the 'Women Writers in English 1350-1850' series, which highlights the contributions of women writers during this historical period.