Diaries of Elizabeth Inchbald Vol 1

An energetic woman, Inchbald achieved fame as an actress, novelist, playwright and critic. This work includes her eleven surviving diaries, which record Inchbald's social contacts and professional activities, itemize her day-to-day expenditure, and chart the development of affairs such as the Napoleonic Wars and the trial of Queen Caroline. List of Illustrations -- Acknowledgments -- Abbreviations -- General Introduction: Elizabeth Inchbald’s Bold Venture -- Chronology of Events in Elizabeth Inchbald’s Life -- Introduction: Th e Early Years on Stage – Scotland, France, -- Provinces and London -- Th e Diary of776 -- Th e Diary of 1780 -- Th e Diary of 1781 -- Explanatory Notes -- Textual Notes -- Biographical Guide.