A haunting play by Joanna Baillie, exploring the themes of love, jealousy, and the supernatural through the story of a woman visited by a ghostly apparition of her husband's former lover.
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Joanna Baillie was a Scottish poet and dramatist, renowned in her time for her literary prowess. She cultivated a vibrant literary circle in her Hampstead home, embodying for many the ideal of a Christian gentlewoman through her blend of intelligence, integrity, and modest demeanor. Baillie possessed a keen, observant nature and a tenacious adherence to her own artistic convictions. Her dramatic works, particularly her exploration of the passions, remained true to her original vision, a testament to her inventive genius that garnered widespread recognition from esteemed contemporaries and fostered friendships with leading women writers of the era.
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- 2023
Ahalya Baee is a stirring poem that tells the story of a young Indian woman named Ahalya and her journey to find love, courage, and redemption. Written by prolific British playwright and poet Joanna Baillie, this work reflects Baillie's deep interest in Indian culture and her commitment to exploring themes of gender, identity, and resistance. Ahalya Baee is a timeless work of literature that will inspire readers for generations to come.
- 2023
Poems, &c
- 112 pages
- 4 hours of reading
Poems C is a collection of poetry by Scottish poet and playwright Joanna Baillie. The poems cover a range of themes from love and nature to social injustice and political upheaval, and showcase Baillie's unique voice and keen observational skills.
- 2023
In this work, Joanna Baillie and Thomas Burgess engage in a discussion of the nature and dignity of Jesus Christ, responding to each other's arguments in a respectful and intellectually rigorous manner. A must-read for anyone interested in theological debates.
- 2022
The Complete Poetical Works of Joanna Baillie
- 584 pages
- 21 hours of reading
- 2022
A Series of Plays In Which It Is Attempted To Delineate the Stronger Passions of the Mind
- 348 pages
- 13 hours of reading
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The Dramatic and Poetical Works of Joanna Baillie; Complete in One Volume
- 880 pages
- 31 hours of reading