Isbn: 9781333044886 - display, vol. 2 of 3: a novel (classic reprint) (4 risultati)

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book defies the conventions of mid -19th century literature, presenting a damning critique of high society's hypocrisies, greed, superficiality, and shocking double standards, particularly as they relate to marriage. The author deftly employs irony and satire to expose the gulf between social appearances and private realities, unmasking the true motives that lie beneath superficial respectability. Through the experiences of beautiful and headstrong Lady Mannering, the book explores the plight of women within a society that simultaneously idolizes and suppresses them. It questions the institution of marriage as a transaction based on wealth and social status, rather than love and mutual respect, highlighting the devastating consequences for those trapped within such unions. The book's insights into the complexities of human nature, the power dynamics within relationships, and the destructive nature of greed continue to resonate with readers today, making it a timeless and thought -provoking examination of society's enduring flaws. 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.…

Condizione: Hervorragend. Zustand: Hervorragend | Seiten: 342 | Sprache: Englisch | Produktart: Bücher | Keine Beschreibung verfügbar.