This insightful work by the author delves into the vibrant world of seventeenth-century London, unveiling the remarkable life of Mary Frith, a trailblazing figure known as "Moll Cutpurse." As a woman who defied societal norms, Moll embraced a masculine identity and became notorious for her escapades as a thief, brawler, and cross-dresser. The book masterfully captures the essence of this enigmatic character, exploring her resilience, audacity, and the social complexities she navigated as a woman living outside the bounds of convention. Through a captivating narrative, the author sheds light on Moll's relationships, her encounters with influential figures of the time, and the controversies that swirled around her. Ultimately, this book offers a profound examination of gender roles, social mobility, and the boundaries of human experience in a rapidly changing world.
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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This insightful work by the author delves into the vibrant world of seventeenth-century London, unveiling the remarkable life of Mary Frith, a trailblazing figure known as "Moll Cutpurse." As a woman who defied societal norms, Moll embraced a masculine identity and became notorious for her escapades as a thief, brawler, and cross-dresser. The book masterfully captures the essence of this enigmatic character, exploring her resilience, audacity, and the social complexities she navigated as a woman living outside the bounds of convention. Through a captivating narrative, the author sheds light on Moll's relationships, her encounters with influential figures of the time, and the controversies that swirled around her. Ultimately, this book offers a profound examination of gender roles, social mobility, and the boundaries of human experience in a rapidly changing world. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781332436095_0
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PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781332436095
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Vendeur : PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, Royaume-Uni
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781332436095
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Etat : Hervorragend. Zustand: Hervorragend | Seiten: 466 | Sprache: Englisch | Produktart: Bücher | Keine Beschreibung verfügbar. N° de réf. du vendeur 26060781/1
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