Idalia
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ISBN10: 1430498374
ISBN13: 9781430498377
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Jan 17 2007
Pages: 594
Weight: 1.90
Height: 1.32 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
ISBN13: 9781430498377
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Jan 17 2007
Pages: 594
Weight: 1.90
Height: 1.32 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Idalia: A Novel is a work of fiction by Ouida, published in 1883. The novel follows the life of the titular character, Idalia, a beautiful and wealthy young woman who is pursued by many suitors. However, Idalia is not interested in marriage and instead devotes herself to a life of luxury and pleasure.As the story progresses, Idalia becomes embroiled in a scandal involving her former lover, the Duke of Hereward. Her reputation is tarnished, and she is shunned by society. Despite this setback, Idalia remains determined to live life on her own terms.Throughout the novel, Ouida explores themes of love, desire, and societal expectations. She also offers a critique of the upper classes and their decadent lifestyles. The book is known for its lush descriptions of the settings and characters, as well as its melodramatic plot.Idalia: A Novel is considered a classic of Victorian literature and is still widely read and studied today. Its portrayal of a strong-willed and independent female protagonist was ahead of its time and continues to resonate with modern readers.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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