Sir George Tressady Vol.-II - Couverture souple

Ward, Mrs Humphry

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 9360469920 ISBN 13 : 9789360469924

Editeur : Double 9 Books LLP, 2023

Synopsis

" Sir George Tressady Vol. II" by Mrs. Humphry Ward is a unique that delves into the difficult social and political landscape of overdue nineteenth-century England. Mary Augusta Ward, writing beneath the pseudonym Mrs. Humphry Ward, become a prolific British creator known for her insightful portrayals of cutting-edge society. The narrative revolves across the imperative character, Sir George Tressady, a younger and ambitious baby-kisser navigating the complexities of both his non-public and public lifestyles. The novel explores issues of affection, duty, and the moral dilemmas confronted by people inside the pursuit of political achievement and societal expectancies. As Tressady rises thru the political ranks, the tale unfolds with an eager eye at the societal norms and demanding situations of the time. Ward's writing captures the essence of the late Victorian generation, depicting the clash among traditional values and the changing dynamics of a society in flux. "Sir George Tressady Vol. II" is characterized with the aid of Ward's insightful characterizations, shiny descriptions, and a nuanced exploration of the tensions among non-public goals and public responsibilities. The novel stands as a big painting within the realm of Victorian literature, imparting readers a compelling glimpse into the ethical and political dilemmas confronted by individuals striving for success in a swiftly evolving international.

A propos du livre

À propos de l'auteur

Mary Augusta Ward CBE was a British author who lived from June 11, 1851, to March 24, 1920. She wrote under her married name, Mrs. Humphry Ward. Setting up a Settlement in London to help poor people get better schooling was one way she did this. In 1908, she became the first President of the Women's National Anti-Suffrage League. Mary Augusta Arnold was born in Hobart, Tasmania, Australia. She came from a well-known family of writers and educators. Mary was the daughter of Julia Sorell and Tom Arnold, who taught literature. William Thomas Arnold was a writer and journalist, Ethel Arnold worked for women's right to vote, and Julia Huxley started Prior's Field School for Girls in 1902 and married Leonard Huxley. Their sons were Julian and Aldous Huxley. It was important for British intellectual life to have people like the Arnolds and the Huxleys. Author Matthew Arnold was her uncle, and Thomas Arnold, the famous headmaster of Rugby School, was her grandpa. Tom Arnold, Mary's father, was made head of schools in Van Diemen's Land, which is now Tasmania. He started his job on January 15, 1850.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Double 9 Books LLP
• Date d'édition: 2023
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 9360469920
• ISBN 13: 9789360469924
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 220
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: GPSR Kontakt; info@bod.de; ; Überseering 33; Hamburg; 22297; Allemagne