The Daughter Pays (eBook)

Baillie Reynolds Mrs. (Autor)

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2022
263 Seiten
DigiCat (Verlag)
859-654713350-6 (EAN)

Infos

In 'The Daughter Pays,' Mrs. Reynolds Baillie navigates the complex interplay of familial duty and personal sacrifice within the confines of early 19th-century societal expectations. The novel features a poignant narrative style, rich in emotional depth and meticulous character development, showcasing Baillie's mastery of dialogue and atmosphere. Set against the backdrop of a rapidly changing social landscape, it explores themes of gender roles, love, and the weight of legacy, rendering a compelling depiction of a woman's struggle to fulfill both her personal ambitions and her obligations to her family. Mrs. Reynolds Baillie, an eminent figure in her time, was not only a prolific novelist but also a keen observer of the intricacies of human relationships. Her experiences as a woman navigating the literary world of the early 1800s, along with her own familial ties, deeply informed her writing. Baillie's background in law and involvement in social issues allowed her to infuse her work with nuanced perspectives on moral dilemmas and societal conventions, making her stories resonate with authenticity and insight. 'The Daughter Pays' is a must-read for those who appreciate literary works that blend emotional resonance with thought-provoking social commentary. This novel invites readers into the psyche of its characters, challenging them to reflect on the sacrifices made in the name of familial love and the cost of societal compliance.

Autor

Baillie Mrs. Reynolds remains an enigmatic figure in the literary world, with limited biographical information available to sketch a comprehensive portrait. Despite the scarcity of data, her contribution to literature is encapsulated in her work, 'The Daughter Pays,' a novel that weaves a tale reflective of its era's social mores and challenges. Although the year of publication and the socio-historical context of the novel are not specified, it can be inferred that Mrs. Reynolds's writing belongs to a tradition of 19th-century literature, where narratives often centered on domestic life and the complexities of familial obligations, with a particular focus on the role and agency of women within these constraints. Unfortunately, without further information on her other works or her impact on her contemporaries, it is challenging to fully comment on her literary style and merit. Her identity is distilled into the single work she has left behind, leaving readers and critics to ponder the author's worldview and thematic preoccupations as they are presented in 'The Daughter Pays.' As is the fate of many female authors of the past, Mrs. Reynolds's lack of a robust literary footprint undermines a just appreciation of her creative output and its potential contribution to the canon of her time.

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 31.7.2022
• Verlagsort: Prague
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Literatur ► Historische Romane
• Schlagworte: 19th century fiction • 19th century literature • British author novels • British Literature • classic female authors • Complex character exploration • cultural norms • duty versus desire • elegant prose style • emotional historical fiction • emotional turmoil • English literature • english literature classics • Family conflict • Family Saga • female independence journey • female protagonist • Fiction • Heartfelt Narrative • historical drama • historical societal expectations • Historical women's fiction • inheritance drama literature • Married people • public domain books • regency period • sacrifice and redemption • social expectations • time-honored literary works • Timeless moral themes • victorian author • victorian family drama • Victorian Literature