Letters to a daughter
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ISBN10: 9373059947
ISBN13: 9789373059945
Publisher: Alpha Edition
Published: Feb 24 2026
Pages: 76
Weight: 0.25
Height: 0.18 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
ISBN13: 9789373059945
Publisher: Alpha Edition
Published: Feb 24 2026
Pages: 76
Weight: 0.25
Height: 0.18 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
A father's pen hovers over the page, tracing the delicate boundary between guidance and affection, as a daughter steps quietly into womanhood under the watchful gaze of a changing world. In these epistolary essays, the private language of family becomes a mirror for the public anxieties and hopes of early 20th century society, capturing the intimate correspondence between parent and child at a time when the very fabric of womanhood was being rewoven. With every letter, the reader is drawn into the heart of Victorian family dynamics, where themes of love and womanhood unfold in tandem with the subtle negotiations of social expectations for women. Flirtation and faith, ambition and restraint, are weighed with a candour that is as relevant now as it was then, offering a rare glimpse into the emotional landscape of a generation on the cusp of change. The revival of this work, after decades out of print and now republished by Alpha Editions, restores not only a lost voice but a vital perspective on women's societal roles, drawn from the wit and wisdom found in Hubert Bland's writings. Each page breathes with the tension and tenderness of an era grappling with the old and the new, making it a touchstone for readers who cherish English literature classics and those who seek to understand the roots of modern identity. This edition is not just a reprint - it's a collector's item and a cultural treasure, meticulously restored for today's and future generations. Whether approached as a window into the past or a meditation on the enduring ties of family, this public domain book stands as a testament to the enduring power of correspondence, reminding us that the most personal stories are often the most universal.
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