The Fortunate Mistress, Vol. 1 of 2: Or a History of the Life of Mademoiselle de Beleau, Known by the Name of the Lady Roxana (Classic Reprint) - Couverture souple
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Roxana: The Fortunate Mistress (full title: The Fortunate Mistress: Or, A History of the Life and Vast Variety of Fortunes of Mademoiselle de Beleau, Afterwards Called the Countess de Wintselsheim, in Germany, Being the Person known by the Name of the Lady Roxana, in the Time of King Charles II) is a 1724 novel by Daniel Defoe. Born in France, from which her parents fled because of religious persecution, Roxana grew to adolescence in England. At the age of fifteen, she married a handsome but conceited man. After eight years of marriage, during which time her husband went through all of their money, Roxana is left penniless with five children. She appeals for aid to her husband’s relatives, all of whom refuse her except one old aunt, who is in no position to help her materially. Amy, Roxana’s maid, refuses to leave her mistress although she receives no wages for her work. Another poor old woman whom Roxana had aided during her former prosperity adds her efforts to those of the old aunt and Amy. These good people manage to extract money from the relatives of the children’s father, and all five of the little ones are given over to the care of the poor old woman. The Fortunate Mistress (Parts 1 and 2) - or a History of the Life of Mademoiselle de Beleau Known by the Name of the Lady Roxana is presented here in a high quality paperback edition. This popular classic work by Daniel Defoe is in the English language
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The Fortunate Mistress, Vol. 1 of 2 (Classic Reprint)
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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This rich and complex narrative delves into the remarkable life of Roxana, a cunning and resourceful woman who, born into wealth but later cast out of fortune, navigates a tumultuous path. Set amidst the bustling backdrop of 18th-century London, the story unravels a vivid tapestry of social inequality, ambition, and the search for identity. The author masterfully explores the complexities of Roxana's character, laying bare her strengths and weaknesses, her wit and her follies. Through her eyes, we witness the stark realities of life on the fringes of society, where women are often trapped and marginalized. Roxana's story becomes a powerful allegory of female agency and survival in a world shaped by patriarchal norms. This thought -provoking and engrossing novel challenges conventional narratives of morality, questioning the rigidity of societal expectations and the transformative power of circumstance. It sheds light on themes of class, gender, and the indomitable spirit of those lost in the shadows of history, making this book a significant contribution to feminist and historical fiction. 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 9781333007720_0
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