The Confessions Of A Well-Meaning Woman (1922)
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ISBN10: 1120739144
ISBN13: 9781120739148
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Nov 21 2009
Pages: 290
Weight: 0.86
Height: 0.61 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
ISBN13: 9781120739148
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Nov 21 2009
Pages: 290
Weight: 0.86
Height: 0.61 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Confessions of a Well-Meaning Woman is a book written by Stephen McKenna and published in 1922. The book is a fictional autobiography of a woman named Lady Cynthia, who is a well-meaning but often misguided philanthropist. Through her confessions, Lady Cynthia reveals her attempts to improve the lives of those around her, but also the unintended consequences of her actions. The book is set in the early 20th century, and explores themes of social class, gender roles, and the limitations of good intentions. Lady Cynthia's story is told through a series of vignettes, each focusing on a different aspect of her life and work. The book is written in a humorous and satirical style, poking fun at the conventions of high society and the often misguided efforts of do-gooders.Overall, The Confessions of a Well-Meaning Woman is a witty and insightful commentary on the social and cultural norms of its time, and a timeless exploration of the complexities of human nature.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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