Molly Elliot Seawell

Broschiertes Buch

Francezka

Beschreibung

Francezka follows the transformation of a young heiress whose entry into public life reveals the layered complexities of identity, loyalty, and ambition. Through a lens shaped by admiration and devotion, the narrative examines how personal relationships evolve under the pressure of performance, reputation, and power. The backdrop of 18th century Paris provides a rich setting for clashes between private desire and public expectation, where figures from different social strata are drawn together by circumstance and emotion. The story blends theatrical life with questions of honor and independence, as the central figure is shaped by both admiration from others and her own choices within a restrictive world. The voice of the narrator, marked by humility and sincerity, adds an emotional depth to the portrayal of court society and theatrical ambition. Across shifting dynamics, the story reveals how devotion, pride, and personal will collide, testing characters loyalties and reshaping their paths. With a mixture of charm and solemnity, the novel builds a portrait of a young woman navigating her emergence into a world that admires her brilliance but threatens her autonomy.

Autor

Molly Elliot Seawell was born on October 23, 1860, in Gloucester, Virginia, and died on November 15, 1916, in Washington, D.C., at the age of 56. She came from a prominent Virginia family and was the niece of U.S. President John Tyler. Her father, John Tyler Seawell, played a formative role in her intellectual development. She was raised on a plantation and received a nontraditional education, famously being given the freedom to explore a personal library filled with the finest works of 18th-century literature. This early immersion in classical reading shaped her style and literary voice. Seawell became known for her historical and fictional works that often focused on honor, patriotism, and personal integrity, qualities drawn from her Southern upbringing and interest in national identity. Though her works were accessible and popular in her time, they often carried deeper reflections on duty, class, and gender roles. She gained recognition for novels like Maid Marian and Other Stories and her biographies and juvenile fiction. Throughout her career, she maintained a strong presence in American letters, contributing to the literary landscape of the late 19th and early 20th centuries with both charm and intellect.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Double 9 Books
• Seitenzahl: 306
• Erscheinungstermin: 1. April 2025
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 216mm x 140mm x 18mm
• Gewicht: 434g
• ISBN-13: 9789371133890
• ISBN-10: 9371133899
• Artikelnr.: 74826264