Lisle Spouses: Business Partners or «Loving Friends»?
2020 ◽
Vol 20
(4)
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pp. 504-512
Keyword(s):
The article discusses the relationship of spouses in the early Tudors aristocratic family. The material from the correspondence of Lady Honour Lisle and Sir Arthur, Viscount Lisle, reveals topics that were discussed between spouses. These are business issues related to the financial situation of the family, news about family members, acquaintances and court life, exchange of gifts. The letters also show the feelings that the Lisle spouses had for each other. The author concludes that, despite differences in origin, behavior and characters, the Lord and Lady Lisle were not only business partners, but their relationships was based on respect, sincere affection, and, possibly, love.