Miss Belladonna: A Social Satire (1902)
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ISBN10: 1104194678
ISBN13: 9781104194673
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Mar 20 2009
Pages: 292
Weight: 0.87
Height: 0.61 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
ISBN13: 9781104194673
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Mar 20 2009
Pages: 292
Weight: 0.87
Height: 0.61 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Miss Belladonna: A Social Satire is a novel written by Caroline Ticknor and first published in 1902. The book is a satirical exploration of the social conventions and mores of the upper classes in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The protagonist, Miss Belladonna, is a wealthy and beautiful young woman who is determined to make her mark on society. She is intelligent and ambitious, but also vain and manipulative, and she uses her charm and wit to manipulate those around her. The novel follows Miss Belladonna as she navigates the social scene, attending balls and parties, and trying to win the approval of the influential members of society. Along the way, she encounters a variety of characters, including other social climbers, wealthy businessmen, and members of the aristocracy. Through her interactions with these characters, the novel explores themes of class, gender, and power, and offers a biting critique of the social conventions of the time. Overall, Miss Belladonna: A Social Satire is a witty and insightful novel that provides a fascinating glimpse into the world of the upper classes in the early 20th 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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