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Described by Edmund Burke as "the woman of fashion of all ages", Mary Delaney is one of the most engaging personalities of the 18th century. Nigel Forde explores her life, and the continuing influence of her artistic talent, through a new collection of letters. And
Emma Tennant , whose latest novel retells the Faust legend, remembers her first book, published when she was 23.
Producer Abigail Appleton

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Edmund Burke
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Mary Delaney
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Nigel Forde
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Emma Tennant
Producer:
Abigail Appleton
Source: Radio Times

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