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The book chronicles the life of Anne Lister, a pioneering figure born in 1791 in Yorkshire, who defied societal norms by choosing to write for a living despite being a girl in a male-dominated family. Her journey of self-discovery and resilience is captured in her extensive daily journal, which she maintained from 1817 until her death in 1840. Through her writings, Lister offers a unique perspective on her experiences and the challenges she faced as an early advocate for women's independence and identity.
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Gentleman Jack, Patricia Hughes
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- Released
- 2019
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- Title
- Gentleman Jack
- Subtitle
- Anne Lister's Secret Diary for 1817
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Patricia Hughes
- Publisher
- Lulu.com
- Released
- 2019
- Format
- Paperback
- ISBN13
- 9780244818968
- Series
- Tags
- True Stories, Biographies
- Rating
- 3.65 out of 5
- Description
- The book chronicles the life of Anne Lister, a pioneering figure born in 1791 in Yorkshire, who defied societal norms by choosing to write for a living despite being a girl in a male-dominated family. Her journey of self-discovery and resilience is captured in her extensive daily journal, which she maintained from 1817 until her death in 1840. Through her writings, Lister offers a unique perspective on her experiences and the challenges she faced as an early advocate for women's independence and identity.