Discover the lives and letters of famed women authors from the 17th and 18th centuries, told in their own words.
This volume gathers revised and expanded papers that present the real voices behind notable women's writing. It offers biographical sketches interwoven with contemporary recollections, providing a compact view of each figure’s character, work, and world. Readers meet duchesses, writers, and cultivated women whose lives helped shape letters and culture across a vibrant era.
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Vendeur : Forgotten Books, London, Royaume-Uni
Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book is an insightful examination of the lives and writings of ten notable women, from the 17th century diarist and poet Margaret, Duchess of Newcastle to the Victorian philosopher and writer Mary Ann Evans, known by her pen name George Eliot. The author takes an intimate look at their personal and literary lives, presenting letters, diary entries and literary excerpts that reveal their struggles, ambitions, and genius. The book offers a fascinating journey into the era in which these women lived and the challenges they faced as they strove to make their mark in a male-dominated world. Through their compelling stories, the author explores themes of female ambition, societal constraints, and the power of education and self-expression. This book is a valuable contribution to the study of women's history, shedding light on the lives and works of these remarkable women and their enduring impact on literature and society. 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 9781334496134_0
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Vendeur : PBShop.store US, Wood Dale, IL, Etats-Unis
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781334496134
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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-9781334496134
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Vendeur : Revaluation Books, Exeter, Royaume-Uni
Paperback. Etat : Brand New. 370 pages. 9.02x5.98x0.77 inches. This item is printed on demand. N° de réf. du vendeur zk1334496137
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