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Under Two Flags is Ouida's sweeping military romance of aristocratic disgrace, colonial warfare, and sacrificial love, moving from the clubs and barracks of imperial Britain to the deserts of French Algeria. Its hero, Bertie Cecil, assumes a false guilt and disappears into the Foreign Legion, where honor is tested amid violence, exile, and desire. Written in Ouida's richly colored, theatrical prose, the novel belongs to Victorian sensation fiction while also anticipating imperial adventure and fin-de-siècle debates about gender, class, and chivalry. Born Maria Louise Ramé in England, Ouida fashioned herself as a cosmopolitan woman of letters, famous for her independence, extravagance, and sympathy for outsiders. Her fascination with military spectacle, aristocratic codes, and continental settings informs the novel's glamour and critique. As a woman writing within and against Victorian conventions, she gives unusual force to Cigarette, the passionate vivandière whose courage and emotional authority challenge masculine heroism. Readers interested in Victorian popular fiction, imperial romance, or complex heroines will find Under Two Flags both entertaining and revealing. Its melodrama is deliberate, its politics uneasy, and its emotional power enduring; the novel rewards attention as a document of nineteenth-century fantasy, anxiety, and theatrical moral imagination.
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Taschenbuch. Etat : Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -In 'Under Two Flags,' Ouida (Maria Louise Ramé) crafts a captivating narrative set against the backdrop of Victorian imperialism and societal constraints. The novel intricately weaves themes of duality and identity through the tale of a British soldier, the enigmatic Cigarette, who embodies both valor and vulnerability within the confines of a colonized society. Ouida's lush, descriptive prose not only elevates the romantic and adventurous elements of the story but also serves as a critique of contemporary socio-political norms, echoing the complexities of empire and the challenges faced by those caught in conflicting loyalties. Ouida, an outspoken advocate for women's rights and artistic freedom, drew inspiration from her own experiences traveling through Europe and Northern Africa. Her keen observations of class distinctions and colonial attitudes informed her characterization and plot development, reflecting her progressive views at a time when societal expectations confined many women. This duality is mirrored in her protagonist, illustrating the struggles of navigating personal ambition within rigid societal conventions, which resonates deeply within Ouida's broader literary oeuvre. 'Under Two Flags' is an essential read for anyone interested in Victorian literature that offers a rich exploration of identity and agency. The novel not only entertains but also provokes critical reflection on the socio-political landscape of the era, making it a salient addition to the canon of feminist literature. Readers seeking depth, romance, and adventure will find themselves thoroughly engrossed in Ouida's masterful storytelling. 344 pp. Englisch. N° de réf. du vendeur 9788028373238
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Taschenbuch. Etat : Neu. This item is printed on demand - Print on Demand Titel. Neuware -In 'Under Two Flags,' Ouida (Maria Louise Ramé) crafts a captivating narrative set against the backdrop of Victorian imperialism and societal constraints. The novel intricately weaves themes of duality and identity through the tale of a British soldier, the enigmatic Cigarette, who embodies both valor and vulnerability within the confines of a colonized society. Ouida's lush, descriptive prose not only elevates the romantic and adventurous elements of the story but also serves as a critique of contemporary socio-political norms, echoing the complexities of empire and the challenges faced by those caught in conflicting loyalties. Ouida, an outspoken advocate for women's rights and artistic freedom, drew inspiration from her own experiences traveling through Europe and Northern Africa. Her keen observations of class distinctions and colonial attitudes informed her characterization and plot development, reflecting her progressive views at a time when societal expectations confined many women. This duality is mirrored in her protagonist, illustrating the struggles of navigating personal ambition within rigid societal conventions, which resonates deeply within Ouida's broader literary oeuvre. 'Under Two Flags' is an essential read for anyone interested in Victorian literature that offers a rich exploration of identity and agency. The novel not only entertains but also provokes critical reflection on the socio-political landscape of the era, making it a salient addition to the canon of feminist literature. Readers seeking depth, romance, and adventure will find themselves thoroughly engrossed in Ouida's masterful storytelling. N° de réf. du vendeur 9788028373238
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