The Two Violets (1884)

The Two Violets (1884)

Cecilia Selby Lowndes

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Kessinger Publishing
Año de edición:
2010
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Ficción moderna y contemporánea
ISBN:
9781120935137
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The Two Violets is a novel written by Cecilia Selby Lowndes and published in 1884. The book follows the story of two young women, both named Violet, who are brought together by chance and become close friends. Despite their different backgrounds and personalities, the two Violets form a strong bond and support each other through various challenges and adventures.The novel is set in England during the Victorian era and explores themes of class, gender, and social expectations. Lowndes uses her characters to critique the rigid social norms of the time and to challenge the idea that a woman’s worth is determined by her wealth or social status.Throughout the book, the two Violets navigate their way through a variety of romantic entanglements, family dramas, and personal struggles. They also encounter a cast of colorful characters, including a wealthy and eccentric aunt, a handsome but unreliable suitor, and a group of bohemian artists.The Two Violets is a charming and engaging novel that offers a glimpse into the world of Victorian England and the lives of two young women who defy convention to forge their own paths. With its lively dialogue, vivid descriptions, and memorable characters, this book is sure to delight readers who enjoy historical fiction and classic 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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