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Memoirs of Emma Courtney
Paperback
RomanceGeneral FictionLiterary Fiction
ISBN13: 9781023215374
Publisher: Anson Street Press
Published: Mar 28 2025
Pages: 214
Weight: 0.67
Height: 0.45 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Memoirs of Emma Courtney by Mary Hays is a compelling 18th-century epistolary novel centered on a passionate female protagonist. Through a series of letters, Emma reveals her innermost thoughts and experiences, offering a sharp social criticism of the era's constraints on women. The novel delves into themes of romantic obsession, exploring the complexities of desire and societal expectations. A powerful work of literary fiction, Memoirs of Emma Courtney examines the challenges faced by women navigating love and independence in a world defined by rigid sex roles. Readers interested in historical romance and early feminist literature will find this meticulously prepared edition a captivating read. A timeless exploration of the human heart and the fight for self-determination.
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