Now in paperback this revised and updated highly readable illustrated biography of the painter Dame Laura Knight (1877-1970) who was one of the leading British painters of the twentieth century. The book explores her relationships, professional challenges and achievements during her lifetime.
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, re-evaluate and recognise the importance of Mark Akenside's contribution to cultural history, in his own time and from a current perspective.