Mary Denison (1906 – 1997): Reading and Writing.
‘You were carried into new worlds, your own mind and imagination were beginning to work’ (30). In the purpose and audience blog …
Daisy Cowper (1890 – 1985): Reading & Writing
Writing is something Daisy had considerable competency with, as evidenced by the sheer volume of text in her memoir. She writes with …
Minnie Frisby (b. 1877): Reading and Writing
Early nineteenth century literacy was based on the ability to sign the marriage register. Education was a gift that was taken away …
Reading, Writing and Identity, James Ashley (b.1833)
Within James Ashley’s memoir he doesn’t specify particular pieces of literature in which he read. However there are implications to suggest novels …
Jack Vallance (b. 1914) – Reading & Writing
When it comes to the mention of literature, Jack refrains from discussing his reading and frequently downplays his intelligence and ability to …
Adeline Hodges (b.1899): Reading & Writing
‘We got library books to read every Friday afternoon. How I loved this and I still remember being very upset when I …
Emily Gertrude Lea (1902-1976): Reading & Writing
The fact that Lea penned a memoir of 32 pages to begin with assures us that Lea was highly literate and could …
Hary Alfred West (b.1880): Reading & Writing
Barely a page of Harry West’s autobiography goes by without reference to one of the many literary texts that impacted on his …
Jessie Ravenna Sharman (b. 1892): Education & Schooling
Jessie Ravenna Sharman was a highly educated, intellectual woman of her time. She excelled at school and thoroughly enjoyed the concept of …
Doris Hunt (1900) : Reading, Writing and Identity
‘Interest in reading is a part of a lifelong commitment, initiated in childhood, but not confined to childhood’ (Swindells, 1985, 128) Doris …