Lucy Bethia Walford

Leonore Stubbs (eBook, ePUB)

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

Lucy Bethia (Colquhoun) Walford was a Scottish novelist and artist, who wrote 45 books, the majority of them "light-hearted domestic comedies".

Produktdetails

• Verlag: epf
• Erscheinungstermin: 5. April 2018
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9780244979379
• Artikelnr.: 52309613

Autorenporträt

Lucy Bethia Walford (1845-1915) was a notable figure in the Victorian and Edwardian literary circles, an author who left behind a rich legacy of novels that offer intricate portraits of domestic life and social norms of her time. With a prolific output, she published more than forty novels, embracing themes that ranged from romance to social satire. Among her oeuvre, 'Leonore Stubbs' stands out as an exemplar of her narrative skill and her nuanced approach to character development. Walford's literary style often involved a deft blend of humor and pathos, creating an engaging reading experience that captured the complexity of interpersonal relationships. Born into a socially prominent family, Walford's insight into social stratifications and her critique of societal expectations are evident in her works, portraying the limitations women faced with both sympathy and a critical eye. Her writing is characterized by a sharp wit and an often incisive commentary on the mores of the upper middle class. Walford's contribution to literature is recognized not only in the scope of her imagination but also in her ability to reflect the changes and challenges of the times she lived in. Today, her novels continue to be of interest to scholars exploring the evolution of the novel in the 19th century and the role women writers played in shaping the literary landscape.