Anna Laetitia Barbauldová bola popredná anglická poetka, esejistka, literárna kritička, editorka a autorka detských kníh. Jej dielo sa vyznačuje bystrým intelektom a poetickým majstrovstvom. Skúmala široké spektrum tém a preukázala pozoruhodnú všestrannosť v literárnych formách. Barbauldová zanechala nesmazateľnú stopu v anglickej literatúre svojou múdrosťou a umeleckým vkusom.
This anthology of female writing provides a diverse and engaging collection of prose and poetry from some of the best writers of the era. With selections ranging from Mary Wollstonecraft to Jane Austen, Barbauld's anthology offers a unique perspective on the contributions of women to the literary landscape of the time.
This classic collection of stories, poems, and essays was a popular read for young people in the late 18th century. It covers a wide variety of topics, from history and geography to science and morality. A fun and educational read for young readers and adults alike, it offers a window into the culture and values of an earlier time.