Mary Olivier: A Life

Autor*innen

• May Sinclair

Parameter

• 464 Seiten
• 17 Lesestunden

• Belletristik
• Britische Literatur
• Geschichte
• Historische Romane
• Klassiker

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Set against a Victorian backdrop, the story follows Mary Olivier, the only daughter in a family that limits her education and freedoms compared to her brothers. Emotionally constrained by her mother, she finds solace in literature and her imagination. Defying societal expectations, Mary becomes a published poet and chooses independence over marriage, all while grappling with her role as a dutiful daughter. This narrative explores the tension between obligation and personal freedom, highlighting the complexities of a modern woman's journey.

• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2002
• Einband: Paperback