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Old Maids And Burglars In Paradise

Old Maids And Burglars In Paradise

Phelps, Elizabeth Stuart

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ISBN10: 1163795933
ISBN13: 9781163795934
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 420
Weight: 1.23
Height: 0.86 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Old Maids and Burglars in Paradise is a collection of short stories written by Elizabeth Stuart Phelps. The stories are set in the late 19th century and explore the lives of women who are considered to be old maids or spinsters. These women are often overlooked and undervalued by society, but Phelps gives them a voice and a platform to share their stories. The book also includes stories about burglars and their adventures, which provide a contrast to the lives of the old maids. The burglars are often portrayed as daring and adventurous, but also flawed and vulnerable. Overall, Old Maids and Burglars in Paradise is a thought-provoking collection of stories that explores themes of gender, class, and social norms. Phelps' writing is engaging and insightful, and the characters she creates are complex and relatable. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in 19th-century literature and feminist perspectives.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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