Manton, Jo 1919-
Overview
Works: | 38 works in 193 publications in 8 languages and 5,204 library holdings |
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Genres: | Biography Biographies History Juvenile works Criticism, interpretation, etc |
Roles: | Author, Compiler, Other |
Classifications: | PR5849, B |
Publication Timeline
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Most widely held works by
Jo Manton
Dorothy Wordsworth by
Robert Gittings(
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15 editions published between 1985 and 1988 in English and held by 1,113 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Critics and biographers have too often regarded Dorothy Wordsworth as a mere adjunct to her brother William, or to their mutual friend Samuel Coleridge. The importance of her famous Journals and other writings, it is usually assumed, lies in what they tell us of those poets and their work. This thoughtful, compelling biography is the first book to treat Dorothy Wordsworth as a person in her own right. Drawing on the Journals, her newly re-edited Letters, and later diary material not yet published, the authors give us a portrait of a woman more strange yet touchingly human than any previous account has offered. Their interest in her does not stop at the "literary" but goes deeper to explore other facets of her character. They focus especially on her intense familial and domestic devotion, showing us how, from early childhood, she extended her warmth and selflessness to anyone who seemed to need her--a trait that tells us much about her particular intimate attachment to her brother. The book fully explores her relationship with William--their life in the Lake District, their travels together, her influence on how he came to view nature--and also examines the effects upon Dorothy of a changing social and political climate. It delves into her problems, weaknesses, and contradictions and illuminates the nature of her tragic nervous breakdown, which virtually incapacitated her for the last 25 years of her life. As a revealing picture of a woman of the early nineteenth century, Dorothy Wordsworth has an appeal extending well beyond just those readers interested in the Romantic Period
15 editions published between 1985 and 1988 in English and held by 1,113 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Critics and biographers have too often regarded Dorothy Wordsworth as a mere adjunct to her brother William, or to their mutual friend Samuel Coleridge. The importance of her famous Journals and other writings, it is usually assumed, lies in what they tell us of those poets and their work. This thoughtful, compelling biography is the first book to treat Dorothy Wordsworth as a person in her own right. Drawing on the Journals, her newly re-edited Letters, and later diary material not yet published, the authors give us a portrait of a woman more strange yet touchingly human than any previous account has offered. Their interest in her does not stop at the "literary" but goes deeper to explore other facets of her character. They focus especially on her intense familial and domestic devotion, showing us how, from early childhood, she extended her warmth and selflessness to anyone who seemed to need her--a trait that tells us much about her particular intimate attachment to her brother. The book fully explores her relationship with William--their life in the Lake District, their travels together, her influence on how he came to view nature--and also examines the effects upon Dorothy of a changing social and political climate. It delves into her problems, weaknesses, and contradictions and illuminates the nature of her tragic nervous breakdown, which virtually incapacitated her for the last 25 years of her life. As a revealing picture of a woman of the early nineteenth century, Dorothy Wordsworth has an appeal extending well beyond just those readers interested in the Romantic Period
The second Mrs. Hardy by
Robert Gittings(
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17 editions published between 1979 and 1981 in English and held by 746 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
17 editions published between 1979 and 1981 in English and held by 746 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Elizabeth Garrett Anderson by
Jo Manton(
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26 editions published between 1958 and 1987 in English and Undetermined and held by 659 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The story of Elizabeth Garrett Anderson, who became the first woman doctor in Britain
26 editions published between 1958 and 1987 in English and Undetermined and held by 659 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The story of Elizabeth Garrett Anderson, who became the first woman doctor in Britain
Claire Clairmont and the Shelleys 1798-1879 by
Robert Gittings(
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21 editions published between 1991 and 2003 in English and held by 521 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Claire Clairmont, the step-sister of Mary Shelley, has until now generally been treated as a secondary character in the great dramas of Shelley and Byron. This is the first full account of a long and adventurous life, correcting many misconceptions about her role in the Shelley circle
21 editions published between 1991 and 2003 in English and held by 521 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Claire Clairmont, the step-sister of Mary Shelley, has until now generally been treated as a secondary character in the great dramas of Shelley and Byron. This is the first full account of a long and adventurous life, correcting many misconceptions about her role in the Shelley circle
The story of Albert Schweitzer by
Jo Manton(
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29 editions published between 1955 and 1999 in 7 languages and held by 472 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
An introductory biography of Schweitzer and his accomplishments. Musician, theologian, and philosopher - Schweitzer became all these. But having won wide recognition in all three fields, Schweitzer was still hunting for his true path in life and when he found it, decided to study medicine and to be of some use in Africa
29 editions published between 1955 and 1999 in 7 languages and held by 472 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
An introductory biography of Schweitzer and his accomplishments. Musician, theologian, and philosopher - Schweitzer became all these. But having won wide recognition in all three fields, Schweitzer was still hunting for his true path in life and when he found it, decided to study medicine and to be of some use in Africa
The story of John Keats by
Robert Gittings(
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10 editions published between 1962 and 1963 in English and held by 353 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
10 editions published between 1962 and 1963 in English and held by 353 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The flying horses : tales from China by
Jo Manton(
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3 editions published in 1977 in English and held by 303 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A retelling of Chinese folk tales that span 4,000 years of that country's history
3 editions published in 1977 in English and held by 303 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A retelling of Chinese folk tales that span 4,000 years of that country's history
Mary Carpenter and the children of the streets by
Jo Manton(
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7 editions published in 1976 in English and held by 285 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
7 editions published in 1976 in English and held by 285 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A portrait of Bach by
Jo Manton(
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7 editions published in 1957 in English and German and held by 265 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
7 editions published in 1957 in English and German and held by 265 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Elizabeth Garrett, M.D by
Jo Manton(
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3 editions published in 1960 in English and held by 154 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A biography of England's first woman doctor. Grades 6-9
3 editions published in 1960 in English and held by 154 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A biography of England's first woman doctor. Grades 6-9
Sister Dora: the life of Dorothy Pattison by
Jo Manton(
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6 editions published between 1971 and 1977 in English and Undetermined and held by 152 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
6 editions published between 1971 and 1977 in English and Undetermined and held by 152 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The peach blossom forest and other Chinese legends by
Robert Gittings(
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10 editions published between 1951 and 1962 in English and held by 36 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
10 editions published between 1951 and 1962 in English and held by 36 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Makers of the twentieth century by
Jo Manton(
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1 edition published in 1966 in English and held by 21 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
1 edition published in 1966 in English and held by 21 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Gods, beasts and men : a book of Greek stories by
Jo Manton(
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2 editions published between 1974 and 1984 in English and held by 18 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
2 editions published between 1974 and 1984 in English and held by 18 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
De vliegende paarden : sprookjes uit China(
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2 editions published between 1977 and 1979 in Dutch and held by 17 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Verhalen in sprookjesvorm, gebaseerd op volksverhalen en verhalen afkomstig uit het werk van filosofen, dichters of geschiedschrijvers uit de periode 1000 voor Chr. tot heden
2 editions published between 1977 and 1979 in Dutch and held by 17 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Verhalen in sprookjesvorm, gebaseerd op volksverhalen en verhalen afkomstig uit het werk van filosofen, dichters of geschiedschrijvers uit de periode 1000 voor Chr. tot heden
The enchanted ship, and other Greek legends by
Jo Manton(
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4 editions published in 1950 in English and held by 15 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
4 editions published in 1950 in English and held by 15 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Let my people go : a story of escaped slaves by
Jo Manton(
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1 edition published in 1971 in English and held by 11 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
1 edition published in 1971 in English and held by 11 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A. Schweitzer : il medico dei lebbrosi by
Jo Manton(
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2 editions published between 1970 and 1973 in Italian and held by 8 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
2 editions published between 1970 and 1973 in Italian and held by 8 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Pocahontas : an American indian princess by
Jo Manton(
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1 edition published in 1971 in English and held by 6 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
1 edition published in 1971 in English and held by 6 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The second mistress Hardy by
Robert Gittings(
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1 edition published in 1979 in English and held by 6 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
1 edition published in 1979 in English and held by 6 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
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- Gittings, Robert Other Compiler Author
- Wordsworth, Dorothy 1771-1855
- Wadsworth family
- Anderson, Elizabeth Garrett 1836-1917
- Hardy, Florence Emily 1879-1937
- Hardy, Thomas 1840-1928
- Clairmont, Claire 1798-1879
- Shelley, Mary Wollstonecraft 1797-1851
- Shelley, Percy Bysshe 1792-1822
- Schweitzer, Albert 1875-1965
Associated Subjects
Adventure and adventurers Africa Anderson, Elizabeth Garrett, Authors, English Authors, English--Family relationships Authors' spouses Bach, Johann Sebastian, Biography Carpenter, Mary, Children's stories China Clairmont, Claire, Dora,--Sister, England England--Lake District Families Gabon Great Britain Greece Hardy, Florence Emily, Hardy, Thomas, Keats, John, Legends Marriage Medicine Missionaries Missionaries, Medical Music Mythology, Greek Physicians Pocahontas, Poets, English Poets, English--Family relationships Relations with women Romanticism Schweitzer, Albert, Shelley, Mary Wollstonecraft, Shelley, Percy Bysshe, Short stories, Chinese Sisters Social workers Social work with children Tales Tubman, Harriet, Wadsworth family Wives Women and literature Women authors, English--Family relationships Women physicians Wordsworth, Dorothy,