The Lining Of The Patch Work Screen
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ISBN10: 1162700289
ISBN13: 9781162700281
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 94
Weight: 0.39
Height: 0.19 Width: 7.50 Depth: 9.25
Language: English
ISBN13: 9781162700281
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 94
Weight: 0.39
Height: 0.19 Width: 7.50 Depth: 9.25
Language: English
The Lining of the Patch Work Screen is a novel by Jane Barker, originally published in 1726. The story follows the life of a young woman named Delarivier Manley, who is forced to navigate the complex social and political landscape of early 18th century England. Delarivier is a talented writer and socialite, but her outspokenness and unconventional behavior often put her at odds with the conservative society in which she lives.As Delarivier struggles to find her place in the world, she becomes embroiled in a scandalous affair with a married man, which threatens to destroy her reputation and her future prospects. Meanwhile, she must also contend with the machinations of various political factions, as well as the jealousies and rivalries of her own social circle.Despite these challenges, Delarivier remains determined to live life on her own terms, and to pursue her passions for writing and intellectual inquiry. Along the way, she forms close friendships with other women who share her rebellious spirit, and finds unexpected sources of support and inspiration.Through the character of Delarivier Manley, Barker explores themes of gender, power, and social class in early modern England, and offers a vivid portrait of a woman struggling to assert her independence in a world that seeks to constrain her. The Lining of the Patch Work Screen is a fascinating and thought-provoking historical novel that offers a unique perspective on the lives of women in the 18th century.They hasted out of the Tower as fast as they could, fastned and barricaded it up close, as they found it, and so left it. The King returned home greatly troubled, and more embarrass'd now than ever. The next Day the Tower was totally sunk into the Ground, and no sign left to demonstrate there had ever been such an Edifice. Thus the little Story ended, without telling what Misery befel the King and Kingdom, by the Moors, who over-ran the Country for many Years after. To which, we may well apply the Proverb.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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