Cynthia V2

Cynthia V2

Leonard Merrick

31,15 €
IVA incluido
Disponible
Editorial:
Kessinger Publishing
Año de edición:
2008
Materia
Ficción moderna y contemporánea
ISBN:
9781436817592
31,15 €
IVA incluido
Disponible

Selecciona una librería:

  • Librería Samer Atenea
  • Kálamo Books
  • Librería Elías (Asturias)
  • Librería Kolima (Madrid)
  • Librería Proteo (Málaga)

Cynthia V2: A Daughter Of The Philistines is a novel written by Leonard Merrick and originally published in 1896. The story follows the life of Cynthia, a young woman who is raised in a wealthy and privileged family in London. Despite her privileged upbringing, Cynthia struggles to find her place in society and feels trapped by the expectations of her family and the societal norms of the time.As she grows older, Cynthia begins to rebel against her family’s expectations and starts to explore her own desires and ambitions. She becomes involved in the suffragette movement and begins to question the traditional roles of women in society. Along the way, she falls in love with a young artist and must navigate the challenges of a relationship that is considered unconventional by society’s standards.The novel provides a vivid portrait of life in late 19th-century London and explores themes of gender roles, class, and social expectations. It offers a compelling and nuanced portrayal of a young woman’s journey to find her place in the world and the challenges she faces along the way. Overall, Cynthia V2: A Daughter Of The Philistines is a thought-provoking and engaging read that offers a glimpse into the complexities of life in Victorian-era England.In Two Volumes.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world’s literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Artículos relacionados

  • The Only Witness
    Pamela Beason / TBD
    A MISSING BABYSeventeen-year-old Brittany Morgan dashed into the store for just a minute, leaving her sleeping baby in the car. Now Ivy's gone and half the town believes Brittany murdered her daughter.A HAUNTED DETECTIVEDetective Matthew Finn, a big-city fish out of water in small-town Evansburg, Washington, struggles with his wife's betrayal as he investigates Ivy Morg...
    Disponible

    20,64 €

  • The Gender of Inanimate Objects and Other Stories
    Laura Marello
    In the phosphorescent title novella of Laura Marello's collection, an enigmatic drifter pursues her circuitous path through the intricate cultural terrain of Sweetwater County, California, a patchwork of communities where "everyone speaks the wrong language." Through subtle, disciplined prose inflected with the deep colors and clear lines of ancient Mykonos and the northern...
    Disponible

    15,29 €

  • What's the Word?
    Lawrence Gordon
    This is a work of non-fiction. The events penned herein reflect real life situations; great times and terrible times; which my family, my friends, and I endured.      This work will reflect the spiritual aspects of my family. I was born and raised in our family church. The name of the church was God’s Universal House of Prayer and my Uncle, James Henderson was the Pastor until...
    Disponible

    7,19 €

  • Meritocrats
    Stuart Evans
    Stuart Evans’s first novel is a comedy-of-ill-manners set in a nouveau riche milieu: a fantastic satirical performance and hyper-referential homage to masters past and present. Paul Keller is the Stephen Dedalus of the piece, the son of Robert and Sylvie, whose internal monologue is spliced into the action, and whose incestuous feelings for his sister lead to an increase in his...
    Disponible

    19,71 €

  • Jack the Lad
    Frank English
    A tale based loosely in reality, this story traces the fortunes of the Ingles family in the West Riding coal fields around Wakefield. Theirs is a saga that could be replicated time after time in an area where scratching a living wasn't easy, and where coal, drink, and occasional infidelity played integral parts in the life of the community. Their story starts in the mid-194...
    Disponible

    13,53 €

  • The Empty Chair
    Penny Goetjen
    o A steamy Caribbean islando A missing female photographero A daughter’s relentless search and her entanglement in the island’s twisted subculture Don’t expect an umbrella in your drink when you escape to the Virgin Islands in this heart-pounding suspense novel as young Olivia Benning desperately searches for her photographer mother who has gone missing during a covert assignme...
    Disponible

    12,62 €

Otros libros del autor

  • Conrad in Quest of His Youth
    Leonard Merrick
    This XpressRead Cram Edition of Conrad in Quest of His Youth pairs the complete original text with carefully prepared study materials, designed for deeper engagement with this classic.'Conrad in Quest of His Youth' by Leonard Merrick: a charming romantic comedy set in the vibrant theatrical world of early 20th-century London. This delightful story explores the exuberance of you...
    Disponible

    23,13 €

  • Conrad in Quest of His Youth
    Leonard Merrick
    'Conrad in Quest of His Youth' is a charming and insightful novel that explores the universal desire to recapture the fleeting magic of one’s younger years. The story follows Conrad Warrener, a man who, upon reaching his mid-thirties, feels the weight of stagnation and decides to embark on a nostalgic pilgrimage. Believing that he can reignite his passion for life by revisiting...
    Disponible

    26,18 €

  • The Man Who Was Good
    Leonard Merrick
    'The Man Who Was Good' is a poignant exploration of sacrifice, redemption, and the harsh social constraints placed upon women at the turn of the century. The narrative follows Mary Brettan, a woman who finds herself cast out and destitute after being abandoned by the man she loved. As she struggles to navigate a world that judges her harshly for her past, she encounters Dr. Ton...
    Disponible

    26,11 €

  • The Little Dog Laughed
    Leonard Merrick
    'The Little Dog Laughed' is a sophisticated collection of short stories by the acclaimed English author Leonard Merrick. Known for his wit, irony, and deep understanding of the human heart, Merrick presents a series of narratives that capture the essence of life’s unpredictable twists and turns. The work is characterized by its elegant style and its focus on the lives of artist...
    Disponible

    26,11 €

  • The Quaint Companions
    Leonard Merrick
    'The Quaint Companions' is a pioneering work of social realism that explores the complexities of race, identity, and artistic ambition in turn-of-the-century England. Written with Leonard Merrick’s characteristic psychological depth, the narrative follows Elisha Lee, a talented Black opera singer who achieves professional success but faces profound social isolation. His marriag...
    Disponible

    26,18 €

  • The Worldlings
    Leonard Merrick
    This sharply observed novel explores the intersecting lives of young artists and writers navigating the illusions and compromises of bohemian London. As friendships strain and love falters under the weight of ambition and social expectation, The Worldlings delivers a realistic portrait of Edwardian-era creatives chasing meaning in a city driven by status and success. Subtle in ...
    Disponible

    20,60 €