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Emma Collection (#10)

"Emma: A Multifaceted Tale of Europe's Charms and Intrigue" Step into the enchanting world of Emma, where the United Kingdom unfolds its captivating stories

Background imageEmma Collection: Emma Hamilton / Rehburg 8

Emma Hamilton / Rehburg 8
EMMA, LADY HAMILTON Wife of Lord Hamilton, mistress of Lord Nelson, in one of her attitudes

Background imageEmma Collection: Emma Hamilton / Rehburg 9

Emma Hamilton / Rehburg 9
EMMA, LADY HAMILTON Wife of Lord Hamilton, mistress of Lord Nelson, in one of her attitudes

Background imageEmma Collection: Emma Albani / Cig Card

Emma Albani / Cig Card
Marie Louise Cecile Emma Albani Canadian Singer

Background imageEmma Collection: GB SHAW / ILZ 1926

GB SHAW / ILZ 1926
GEORGE BERNARD SHAW Irish playwright and critic with Emma Gramatica, her dog Michele, and the sculptor Paolo Troubetzkoi in 1926

Background imageEmma Collection: Writing / Examples / Nelson

Writing / Examples / Nelson
HORATIO, LORD NELSON Part of a letter from the English naval officer to Emma, Lady Hamilton, dated 19 and 20 October 1805, before the Battle of Trafalgar

Background imageEmma Collection: Emma, Lady Hamilton / Read

Emma, Lady Hamilton / Read
EMMA, LADY HAMILTON wife of Lord Hamilton, mistress of Lord Nelson

Background imageEmma Collection: Madame Bovary : Emma

Madame Bovary : Emma
Portrait of Emma Rouault

Background imageEmma Collection: Law / Trial by Ordeal / Emma

Law / Trial by Ordeal / Emma
Emma ( - 1052) aka Aelfgifu, widow of Cnut, proves her innocence by walking over red-hot plow- shares. Tried by Ordeal at Winchester

Background imageEmma Collection: Margot Asquith / The King

Margot Asquith / The King
MARGOT ASQUITH Emma Alice Margaret, nee Tennant, second wife of H H Asquith, married 1894

Background imageEmma Collection: Emma Reads the Letter

Emma Reads the Letter
Emma Haredale reads the letter given to her by Dolly Varden

Background imageEmma Collection: Hardinge Book

Hardinge Book
MODERN AMERICAN SPIRITUALISM by Emma Hardinge [Brittan] the title page

Background imageEmma Collection: Flaubert / Emmas Wedding

Flaubert / Emmas Wedding
The wedding of Emma and Charles - the procession is led by a fiddler

Background imageEmma Collection: Library at Thomas Hardys home, Max Gate

Library at Thomas Hardys home, Max Gate
View of the Library at Max Gate in Dorchester, Dorset, the home of Thomas Hardy, English novelist and poet. Hardy designed the house

Background imageEmma Collection: Darwin, Wife of Charles

Darwin, Wife of Charles
EMMA WEDGWOOD DARWIN wife of Charles Darwin, naturalist

Background imageEmma Collection: EMMA HARDY

EMMA HARDY
Emma Lavinia (Gifford) Hardy Wife of Thomas Hardy




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"Emma: A Multifaceted Tale of Europe's Charms and Intrigue" Step into the enchanting world of Emma, where the United Kingdom unfolds its captivating stories. From the historic streets of England to the prestigious Cambridge University, this name echoes with tales that span centuries. In Jane Austen's timeless novel "Emma, " we meet a spirited young woman navigating through love and society in 19th-century England. Her wit and charm captivate readers as she explores her own desires amidst societal expectations. But there is more to Emma than just Austen's creation. Meet Emma de Burgh, the tattooed lady who defied conventions in 1897, challenging societal norms with her unique artistry etched on her skin. Another intriguing figure associated with this name is Cora Pearl, a renowned courtesan who mesmerized Parisian high society during the Victorian era. Her allure and scandalous reputation continue to fascinate even today. Imagine stepping into Thomas Hardy's drawing room at Max Gate, his home in Dorchester. The very place where he penned his masterpieces like "Tess of the d'Urbervilles. " In this setting, one can almost feel Hardy's presence as he crafted intricate characters like Emma Hamilton or Lady Hamilton as portrayed by George Romney - both embodying beauty and grace in their respective eras. Beyond literature and art lies history itself. HMS Queen Emma played a vital role before D-Day during World War II when it served as an essential transport vessel for troops preparing for battle across Europe. The works of William Holman Hunt also shed light on different facets of life connected to our protagonist. His painting "The Hireling Shepherd" from 1851 depicts pastoral scenes reminiscent of simpler times but raises questions about loyalty and responsibility that resonate even today. As we delve deeper into these diverse associations with 'Emma, ' we cannot overlook its connection to Thomas Hardy himself – an English novelist and poet who left an indelible mark on literature.