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Marrying Off A Daughter (1878)

Marrying Off A Daughter (1878)

Sherwood, Mary Neal
Greville, Henry

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ISBN10: 1437116507
ISBN13: 9781437116502
Publisher: Indypublish.Com
Published: Oct 1 2008
Pages: 324
Weight: 0.96
Height: 0.68 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Marrying Off A Daughter is a novel written by Henry Greville in 1878. The story revolves around the life of a wealthy Parisian family and their efforts to marry off their daughter, Genevieve. The novel provides a detailed account of the social and cultural norms prevalent in 19th century France, especially with regard to the institution of marriage.The protagonist, Genevieve, is a beautiful and intelligent young woman who is courted by several suitors from different social backgrounds. Her parents, the Baron and Baroness de la Roche-Guyon, are anxious to find a suitable match for their daughter and are willing to go to great lengths to ensure that she marries well.The novel explores the themes of love, marriage, and social status, and provides a glimpse into the lives of the French aristocracy. It also sheds light on the role of women in 19th century society and the challenges they faced in finding suitable partners.Greville's writing style is elegant and engaging, and he paints a vivid picture of the social milieu of Parisian high society. The novel is a fascinating read for anyone interested in the history of France, the institution of marriage, and the lives of women in the 19th century.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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