Discover 18th‑century wit, virtue, and longing in a collection of prose, dialogues, and poems that blend social satire with moral reflection.
This edition of The Miscellaneous Works in Prose and Verse of Mrs. Elizabeth Rowe brings together the greater part of her early writings, now first published by her order from her original manuscripts. It offers a window into domestic life, friendship, and spiritual contemplation through dialogues, letters, and devotional verse that shaped a long tradition of women’s writing.
- Engaging dialogues that humorously examine beauty, manners, and the moral judgments of society.
- Personal letters and reflections that reveal friendship, loss, faith, and the pull between worldly pleasure and virtue.
- Devotional poems and prayers that chart a lifelong journey from youth to mature faith.
- A vivid sense of period voice, with accessible language and thoughtful moral insight.
Ideal for readers of classic female authors, 18th‑century literature, and devotional poetry alike, this edition speaks to both historical curiosity and timeless themes of character and conscience.
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Vendeur : Forgotten Books, London, Royaume-Uni
Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book shares the intimate, sincere, and humorous dialogues and letters exchanged between an unpublished author of thoughtful, personal, and often satirical reflections on life, love, and religion and her lifelong friend and confidante. She posits that even the most ordinary lives can be a source of extraordinary wisdom and inspiration. The author is a woman, writing during a time when female authors were not widely accepted, and she has disguised her identity as a male writer. Her commitment to encouraging the education and personal empowerment of women was considered bold for her time. While her pen name is unknown, the content of her work speaks to the universality of the human experience and offers insights that transcend time. 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 9781333035426_0
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