Leonore Stubbs (eBook)

Enriched edition. Journey Through Victorian Society: A Tale of Love, Duty, and Autonomy

Lucy Bethia Walford (Autor)

eBook Download: EPUB

2019
245 Seiten
Good Press (Verlag)
406-406622262-8 (EAN)

Infos

In "Leonore Stubbs," Lucy Bethia Walford crafts a narrative rich in emotional depth and social commentary, exploring the complexities of love, identity, and societal expectations in Victorian England. Walford's prose is characterized by its lyrical quality and keen psychological insight, delving into the inner lives of her characters while also offering a vivid portrayal of contemporary social dynamics. The novel unfolds through the experiences of its eponymous heroine, Leonore, as she navigates the treacherous waters of familial duty and personal desire, ultimately questioning the constraints imposed by her society. As a notable figure during the late 19th century, Walford was deeply influenced by the societal norms, gender roles, and class structures of her time. Born in 1850, she was an accomplished novelist and biographer known for her keen observations of human behavior and Victorian ethics. Her literary background and personal experiences greatly informed her writing, enabling her to create multifaceted characters and intricate plots that reflect the tension between individual aspirations and collective societal pressures. For readers interested in a nuanced exploration of gender and class in Victorian literature, "Leonore Stubbs" offers an engaging and thought-provoking experience. Walford's deft combination of character development and social critique makes this novel an essential read for anyone seeking to understand the intricacies of personal and societal conflict in a bygone era.

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Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 10.12.2019
• Einführung: Victor Ball
• Mitarbeit: Kommentare: Victor Ball
• Verlagsort: Prague
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Literatur ► Historische Romane
• Themenwelt: Literatur ► Klassiker / Moderne Klassiker
• Schlagworte: 19th century literature • 19th Century Women • 20th century • autonomy and duty • british female author • British Literature • Character-driven Drama • Classic Literature • Coming of age story • courtship • England • English literature • english novels • Families • female independence fiction • female protagonist • Fiction • historical character development • Historical fiction exploration • literary fiction • Romantic novel • romantic tensions themes • social commentary narrative • social life and customs • Victorian fiction • Victorian society novel • Widows • Women Writers