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Charlotte Lennox

    Auteure et poétesse britannique du XVIIIe siècle, Charlotte Ramsay Lennox est célébrée pour sa vaste carrière couvrant la poésie, la prose et le drame. Son œuvre est appréciée pour ses contributions littéraires et son style unique, offrant aux lecteurs des perspectives éclairantes sur la société et les relations humaines de son époque.

    The Memoirs of the Duke of Sully, Prime-Minister to Henry the Great
    The Female Quixote: Or, the Adventures of Arabella, Volume 1
    The Female Quixote
    The Female Quixote, or the Adventures of Arabella (World's Classics)
    The Life Of Harriot Stuart Written By Herself
    Henrietta
    • Henrietta

      • 328pages
      • 12 heures de lecture
      3,8(49)Évaluer

      Set in mid-eighteenth-century England, the narrative follows Henrietta, an orphan navigating a challenging life under her self-serving aunt, who pushes her towards a forced conversion and an unloving marriage. The story highlights the struggles women faced in earning a living during this period, while offering modern reflections on human nature. Charlotte Lennox, a significant figure in English women's fiction and a contemporary of notable writers, presents a compelling tale that has been revitalized in a newly edited edition after being out of print for centuries.

      Henrietta
    • The book is a facsimile reprint of a scarce antiquarian work, preserving its historical significance despite potential imperfections like marks and flawed pages. It reflects a commitment to protecting and promoting literature by making culturally important texts accessible in high-quality, affordable editions that remain true to the original.

      The Life Of Harriot Stuart Written By Herself
    • Brought up by her widowed father in a remote English castle, Arabella resorts to reading the French novels popular in her mother's youth. When her father dies, she must marry her cousin Glanville or risk losing the estate. But her conduct will only let her be center stage in the drama of her own life

      The Female Quixote, or the Adventures of Arabella (World's Classics)
    • The Female Quixote

      • 428pages
      • 15 heures de lecture
      3,4(170)Évaluer

      The Female Quixote (1752), a parody of the style of Cervantes and much praised by Fielding, Richardson and Dr. Johnson, tells of the misadventures of the aristocratic Arabella, a devoted reader of romantic fiction.

      The Female Quixote
    • Culturally significant, this work is a reproduction of an original artifact, preserving its authenticity and historical context. It includes original copyright references and library stamps, reflecting its importance in the knowledge base of civilization. The text aims to maintain fidelity to the original, offering readers a glimpse into its historical significance and the preservation efforts of important libraries worldwide.

      The Female Quixote: Or, the Adventures of Arabella, Volume 1
    • This book provides a fascinating look at the sources of Shakespeare's plays. The author, Charlotte Lennox, examines the novels and histories that inspired Shakespeare's works, and provides detailed comparisons between the two. This book is a valuable resource for Shakespeare scholars, literary historians, and anyone interested in the creative process of one of the world's greatest playwrights.

      Shakespear Illustrated: Or the Novels and Histories, On Which the Plays of Shakespear Are Founded: Collected and Translated From the Original
    • Angelica, Or Quixote In Petticoats

      A Comedy, In Two Acts (1758)

      As a facsimile reprint of a scarce antiquarian work, this book preserves the original's cultural significance despite potential imperfections like marks and flawed pages. It reflects a commitment to protecting and promoting literature by providing affordable, high-quality editions that remain true to the original text.

      Angelica, Or Quixote In Petticoats
    • Shakespeare Illustrated V3

      Or The Novels And Histories, On Which The Plays Of Shakespeare Are Founded, Collected And Translated From The Original Authors (1754)

      • 316pages
      • 12 heures de lecture

      This antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of an original work, preserving its cultural significance despite potential imperfections like marks and notations. It reflects a commitment to protecting and promoting literature by making historical texts accessible in high-quality, modern editions that remain true to the original.

      Shakespeare Illustrated V3
    • The book is recognized for its significant influence throughout human history, prompting efforts to preserve its legacy. By republishing it in a modern format, the aim is to ensure that its insights and importance are accessible to both present and future generations.

      The Female Quixote, Volume I,II or, The Adventures of Arabella