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An Address To A Wealthy Libertine; Or, The Melancholy Effects Of Seduction; With A Letter From An Unfortunate Farmer’S Daughter, To Her Parents In Norfolk

An Address To A Wealthy Libertine; Or, The Melancholy Effects Of Seduction; With A Letter From An Unfortunate Farmer’S Daughter, To Her Parents In Norfolk

James Parkerson

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Alpha Editions
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2021
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Literatura: historia y crítica
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9789354594496
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A sharp, sly voice meets a timeless moral debate: a wealthy libertine’s world is as combustible as a page about to turn. An Address To A Wealthy Libertine; Or, The Melancholy Effects Of Seduction invites readers to witness a moral tale told through intimate letters and brisk, satirical wit.This epistolary satire navigates the consequences of seduction with a keen eye on class and gender, contrasting rural virtue with urban vanity across a Norfolk setting in late eighteenth‑century England. It blends sharp social observation with accessible storytelling, offering insights for a general reader while rewarding those pursuing deeper study. The work stands as a notable example of Georgian-era satire in the Austen era’s broader literary conversation, a text ripe for academic study and lively discussion alike.Alpha Editions is proud to restore this work for today’s audiences. Out of print for decades and lovingly revived, it’s more than a reprint - a collector’s item and a cultural treasure. The restored edition respects the original’s bite while inviting modern readers to engage with its moral questions, its structural invention, and its enduring relevance to how we imagine virtue, desire, and social hierarchy. Whether you are seeking a fitting introduction to late eighteenth‑century satire or a precise, rewarding addition to a classics shelf, this title speaks with clarity, charm, and lasting appeal.

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