A Drama In Muslin: A Realistic Novel (1887)
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ISBN10: 1436650577
ISBN13: 9781436650571
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Jun 2 2008
Pages: 336
Weight: 1.46
Height: 0.88 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
ISBN13: 9781436650571
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Jun 2 2008
Pages: 336
Weight: 1.46
Height: 0.88 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
A Drama in Muslin is a realistic novel written by George Moore in 1887. The story is set in the late 19th century and revolves around the lives of two sisters, Lady Charlotte and Lady Harriet, who are members of the aristocracy in Ireland. The sisters are very different in personality, with Lady Charlotte being conservative and traditional while Lady Harriet is more adventurous and free-spirited.The plot of the novel centers around Lady Harriet's marriage to a wealthy American businessman, Mr. Jack Straw. The marriage is arranged by Lady Charlotte, who hopes to secure financial stability for her sister and their family. However, the marriage quickly becomes strained as Mr. Straw's business interests clash with the sisters' social obligations and expectations.As the story unfolds, the characters are forced to confront the realities of their lives and the limitations imposed by their social class and gender. The novel explores themes of love, marriage, class, and gender roles in Victorian society.Overall, A Drama in Muslin is a compelling and thought-provoking novel that offers a glimpse into the complexities and contradictions of Victorian society. George Moore's vivid descriptions and realistic portrayal of the characters make this novel a timeless classic that is still relevant today.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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