Amelia B. Edwards

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In the Days of My Youth (LARGE PRINT EDITION)

Beschreibung

(LARGE PRINT EDITION) 1873. Two Volumes in One. Edwards enjoyed three separate careers: as a journalist, a novelist, and an Egyptologist. She was also an active supporter of the suffrage movement, serving at one time as Vice President of the Society for Promoting Women's Suffrage. Amelia Edwards never married, but lived and traveled for much of her life with a female companion. Though she was a popular novelist, today you are most likely to come across her tales of travel. Her novel In the Days of My Youth begins: Sweet, secluded, shady Saxonholme! I doubt if our whole England contains another hamlet so quaint, so picturesquely irregular, so thoroughly national in all its rustic characteristics. It lies in a warm hollow environed by hills. Woods, parks, and young plantations clothe every height and slope for miles around, whilst here and there, peeping down through green vistas, or towering above undulating seas of summer foliage, stands many a fine old country mansion, turreted and gabled, and built of that warm red brick that seems to hold the light of the sunset long after it has faded from the rest of the landscape. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.

Autor

Amelia B. Edwards (1831-1892) was a notable British author and journalist whose contributions to Victorian literature are marked by their insightful exploration of social and personal themes. Born in London, Edwards began her literary career as a journalist, writing for various periodicals and developing a keen understanding of the societal issues of her time. Her work reflects a deep engagement with the complexities of 19th-century life, particularly the roles and expectations placed on women. Edwards is perhaps best known for her novels and essays that delve into themes of romance, social class, and personal growth. Her writing is characterized by its emotional depth and keen observation of social dynamics, offering a window into the lives and struggles of individuals within the constraints of Victorian society. In the Days of My Youth: A Novel exemplifies her ability to weave personal and social reflections into compelling narratives. In addition to her literary achievements, Edwards was an active supporter of women's rights and educational reform. Her legacy endures through her influential works and her role in advancing the discourse on gender and social issues in Victorian England.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Kessinger Publishing, LLC
• Seitenzahl: 598
• Erscheinungstermin: 1. Februar 2011
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 286mm x 221mm x 36mm
• Gewicht: 1743g
• ISBN-13: 9781169836198
• ISBN-10: 1169836194
• Artikelnr.: 37389512