Esther Vanhomrigh (1891)

Esther Vanhomrigh (1891)

Margaret Louisa Woods

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Kessinger Publishing
Año de edición:
2008
Materia
Literatura: historia y crítica
ISBN:
9781436839136
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Esther Vanhomrigh (1891) is a biography written by Margaret Louisa Woods. The book tells the story of Esther Vanhomrigh, an Irish woman who lived in the late 17th and early 18th centuries. Esther was known for her relationship with the famous writer Jonathan Swift, who is best known for his novel Gulliver’s Travels. The book explores Esther’s life, including her childhood, education, and her relationship with Swift. It also delves into the social and political context of the time, including the role of women in society and the political climate in Ireland. The author uses a variety of sources, including letters and diaries, to paint a vivid picture of Esther’s life and the world she lived in. Overall, Esther Vanhomrigh (1891) is a fascinating biography that sheds light on an important figure in Irish history and literature.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.

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