Delicia (1879)
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ISBN10: 143681989X
ISBN13: 9781436819893
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Jun 29 2008
Pages: 376
Weight: 1.11
Height: 0.78 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
ISBN13: 9781436819893
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Jun 29 2008
Pages: 376
Weight: 1.11
Height: 0.78 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Delicia is a novel written by Beatrice May Butt and was first published in 1879. The story is set in the Victorian era and revolves around the life of a young woman named Delicia. She is a beautiful and intelligent woman who is admired by many for her charm and wit. However, her life takes a tragic turn when she falls in love with a man who is already engaged to someone else. Delicia's love for this man is so strong that she is willing to sacrifice everything for him, including her own reputation and happiness.As the story progresses, Delicia's life becomes more complicated as she tries to navigate the challenges of love, social expectations, and family obligations. She is torn between her desire to be with the man she loves and her duty to do what is expected of her as a woman in Victorian society.Throughout the novel, Beatrice May Butt explores themes of love, duty, and sacrifice. She also offers a vivid portrayal of Victorian society and the constraints that women faced during this period. The novel is a poignant and thought-provoking read that will appeal to fans of historical fiction and classic literature.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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