Adeline Mowbray, or, The Mother and Daughter

Adeline Mowbray, or, The Mother and Daughter

Amelia Alderson Opie

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Hutson Street Press
Año de edición:
2025
ISBN:
9781024211115

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Adeline Mowbray; or, The Mother and Daughter by Amelia Opie, first published in 1804, is a compelling epistolary novel exploring themes of social justice and female independence in late 18th-century England. Inspired by the life of Mary Wollstonecraft, the story follows Adeline, a young woman raised with unconventional principles by her freethinking mother. Adeline’s commitment to these ideals is tested when she faces complex choices in love and society.Opie’s novel presents a critical view of societal expectations and the constraints placed upon women, showcasing the challenges faced by those who dare to defy convention. This edition allows modern readers to rediscover Opie’s insightful narrative and its enduring relevance to contemporary discussions about gender roles and personal liberty. 'Adeline Mowbray' remains a significant work of early feminist literature, offering a fascinating glimpse into the intellectual and social landscape of its time.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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