Idalia

;Or, The Unfortunate Mistress

Autor*innen

• Eliza Haywood

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• 132 Seiten
• 5 Lesestunden

• Belletristik

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Set against the backdrop of Venetian society, the narrative follows Idalia, a young woman navigating courtship after losing her mother. Her father's disapproval of her suitor Florez leads her to Don Ferdinand, but when his friend Henriquez also falls for her, a deadly duel ensues. Left devastated by the loss, Idalia seeks refuge in a convent, hoping to escape male desires. This novel intricately weaves themes of ambition, family, and the struggles women face in a patriarchal world, showcasing the tragic consequences of love and rivalry.

• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2021
• Einband: Paperback