Bøker av Barbara C. Morden

Mark Akenside (1721-1770) was a medical doctor and literary man whose influence on the history of ideas was profound. The author believes that there is a need to explore, reevaluate and recognize the importance of Mark Akenside's contribution to cultural history, in his own time and from a current perspective.

This much-anticipated and highly readable biography of the painter Dame Laura Knight (1877 - 1970) - one of the leading British painters of the twentieth century - explores her relationships, professional challenges and achievements and reflects the radical social and cultural shifts that took place during her lifetime.