The School For Widows V3

The School For Widows V3

Clara Reeve

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Kessinger Publishing
Año de edición:
2009
Materia
Ficción moderna y contemporánea
ISBN:
9781104505523
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The School For Widows V3: A Novel (1791) by Clara Reeve is a historical novel set in the late 18th century. The story revolves around a group of widows who are sent to a school to learn how to manage their own estates and finances after the death of their husbands. The protagonist, Lady Julia, is a wealthy widow who is determined to learn everything she can at the school in order to become independent and self-sufficient. Along the way, she meets a number of other widows, each with their own unique story and struggles. The novel explores themes of independence, self-reliance, and the challenges faced by women in a male-dominated society. The School For Widows V3 is a compelling and thought-provoking read that offers a glimpse into the lives of women in the 18th century.In Three 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.

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