Julia Pardoe facts for kids
Julia Pardoe (born December 4, 1804 – died November 26, 1862) was a talented English writer. She wrote poems, novels, and history books. She was also a great traveler. Her most popular book was The City of the Sultan and Domestic Manners of the Turks (1837). This book helped people understand the upper-class Turkish people better.
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Life of Julia Pardoe
Julia Sophia H. Pardoe was born in Beverley, Yorkshire, England. Her father, Major Thomas Pardoe, was a soldier. He fought in famous wars like the Napoleonic Wars and the Battle of Waterloo. Julia was the second daughter in her family.
She started writing when she was quite young. Her first book, The Nun, was published in 1824. She was still a teenager then. In 1835, she traveled to Turkey with her father. This trip gave her ideas for some of her most popular books.
Julia lived in London for a while. Later, she moved back to live with her parents in Kent. In 1860, she received a special pension for her contributions to literature. This was a recognition of her important writing.
Julia Pardoe's Passing
Julia Pardoe passed away on November 26, 1862, in London. She was 58 years old. She is buried in Kensal Green Cemetery in London. She never married.
Julia Pardoe's Writings
Julia Pardoe was a very creative writer. She published many different kinds of books. Her works often explored international topics. Many of her stories first appeared in magazines in Britain and America.
Her Poetry Books
Julia's first book of poems was The Nun: a Poetical Romance, and Two Others. It was published in 1824. She dedicated this book to her uncle, Captain William Pardoe.
Her Novels
Julia wrote many novels. Her first novel was Lord Morcar of Hereward, published in 1829. Other novels include Speculation (1834) and The Romance of the Harem (1839). After moving back to Kent, she continued writing. She published The Confessions of a Pretty Woman (1846) and The Rival Beauties (1848). Her last novel, The Rich Relation, came out in 1862.
Travel Stories and Cultural Studies
While traveling, Julia wrote her first travel book. It was called Traits and Traditions of Portugal (1833). In 1835, she visited Constantinople (now Istanbul). She saw the effects of a terrible plague there. Her travels with her father inspired her to write The City of the Sultan (1837).
Before her book, many Europeans had a grand view of the Ottoman Turkish people. But Julia's work showed the upper class with more understanding. The book became very popular. It was reprinted several times. In 1838, she published The Beauties of the Bosphorus. She also wrote The River and the Desart, which was a collection of letters about her experiences. Her book The City of Magyar (1840) explored Hungarian life.
Her History Books
Julia's most lasting works were her history books. These focused on the French courts of the 16th and 17th centuries. They include Louis the Fourteenth and the Court of France in the Seventeenth Century (1847). She also wrote The Court and Reign of Francis the First, King of France (1849). Another important work was The Life of Marie de Medicis (1852).
Editing and Translations
Julia also helped with other writers' works. She translated Guido Sorelli's La Peste (The Plague) in 1834. She also edited Anita George's Memoirs of the Queens of Spain (1850). In 1857, she wrote the introduction for The Thousand and One Days. This book was a companion to The Arabian Nights.
Literature
- Gülbahar Rabia Altuntaș: The Material Culture in the Istanbul Houses Through the Eyes of British Traveler Julia Pardoe (d. 1862). Master of Arts Thesis, Institute of Social Sciences, Sabancı University 2017 (pdf)
