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The paper garden (10 CD) an artist {begins her life's work} at 72

The paper garden (10 CD) an artist {begins her life's work} at 72

Peacock, Molly, 1947-
Sound Recording 2011

Celebrated poet Molly Peacock explores the remarkable life of 18th-century British gentlewoman-turned-artist Mary Delany. In the 1770s, at the age of 72, the twice-widowed and nearly broke Delany turned her interest in botany into beautiful paper "mosaic" flowers still revered today.

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Artists England Biography
Collage England History 18th century
Creation (Literary, artistic, etc.)
Creative ability in old age
Delany, Mrs. (Mary), 1700-1788
Flowers in art
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ISBN:
9781461841906
Edition:
Unabridged
Description:
10 audio discs (11 hr., 45 min.) : digital ; 4 3/4 in
4 3/4 in
digital
optical
1.4 m/s
digital recording
Notes:
"With tracks every 3 minutes for easy book marking"--Container
Compact disc
In container (17 cm.)
Title from container
Narrated by Jill Tanner
Control Number:
3146191
Other Authors:
Recorded Books, LLC
Tanner, Jill, narrator
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