George Egerton, Aubrey Beardsley

Broschiertes Buch

Keynotes

Beschreibung

"Keynotes" by George Egerton is a powerful collection of short stories exploring the lives and inner worlds of women. A significant work of feminist fiction and Australian literature, these stories delve into themes of female identity, independence, and the complexities of relationships. Egerton's insightful portrayal of female characters offers a compelling glimpse into the social and emotional landscape of the time. This edition, meticulously prepared for republication, presents these enduring stories in a timeless format, allowing readers to experience the raw emotion and sharp social commentary that made "Keynotes" a groundbreaking and influential work. Discover the potent voices and intimate narratives that continue to resonate with readers interested in feminist perspectives and compelling short fiction. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Autor

Mary Chavelita Dunne Bright, born Mary Elizabeth Annie Dunne; 14 December 1859 - 12 August 1945, used the pen name, George Egerton. She is regarded as one of the key authors of the late 19th-century New Woman movement. Mary Elizabeth Annie Dunne, afterward known as George Egerton, was born in Melbourne, Australia, in 1859. She was a Catholic who attended school in Germany for two years as a teenager. Henry Peter Higginson-Whyte-Melville, who was married at the time, and Egerton eloped in 1888. Her earliest writing endeavors were motivated by her second marriage (in 1891) to the minor explorer Egerton Tertius Clairmonte. Keynotes, Egerton's debut collection of short stories, was released in 1893 by John Lane and Elkin Mathews of the Bodley Head. She was close friends with J. M. Barrie, Ellen Terry, and George Bernard Shaw.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Creative Media Partners, LLC
• Seitenzahl: 80
• Erscheinungstermin: 29. März 2025
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 229mm x 151mm x 6mm
• Gewicht: 134g
• ISBN-13: 9781023593960
• ISBN-10: 1023593963
• Artikelnr.: 73996644