Jill Of Breyntford’s Testament

Jill Of Breyntford’s Testament

Robert Copland

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Editorial:
Kessinger Publishing
Año de edición:
2008
Materia
Ficción moderna y contemporánea
ISBN:
9781437024203
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Jill of Breyntford’s Testament: The Will of the Devil and His Last Testament, A Talk of Ten Wives on Their Husbands’ Ware (1871) is a book written by Robert Copland. The book is a story about a woman named Jill of Breyntford who inherits a large sum of money from her late husband. However, the devil has other plans for her inheritance and sets out to trick her into giving it away. The book is divided into two parts: The Will of the Devil and His Last Testament and A Talk of Ten Wives on Their Husbands’ Ware. The first part tells the story of Jill’s inheritance and the devil’s attempts to take it from her. The second part is a collection of stories told by ten wives about their husbands and their experiences in marriage. The book is set in the 19th century and provides a glimpse into the social norms and expectations of the time. It also explores themes of greed, deception, and the complexities of marriage. Overall, Jill of Breyntford’s Testament is a thought-provoking and entertaining read that offers a unique perspective on life in the 19th century.And A Ballad Or Two By Chaucer, And Other Short Pieces.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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