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ISBN10: 9374597942
ISBN13: 9789374597941
Publisher: Alpha Edition
Published: Jun 9 2026
Pages: 184
Weight: 0.56
Height: 0.42 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
ISBN13: 9789374597941
Publisher: Alpha Edition
Published: Jun 9 2026
Pages: 184
Weight: 0.56
Height: 0.42 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
A drawing room glimmers with candlelight while a whispered remark lingers in the hush, setting nerves on edge and hearts astir. In these finely observed tales of Victorian England, the surface serenity of upper class society is deftly unsettled by the subtle dramas of daily life-disappointments, ambitions, and the quietly fierce negotiations of women navigating social expectations. Through a tapestry of British short stories, the author captures the intricacies of nineteenth century literature with an unerring eye for the telling detail: a glance exchanged at a garden party, the silent resignation at a family gathering, the unspoken boundaries that shape domestic life fiction. The collection's strength lies in its nuanced portrayal of English manners, revealing both the constraints and the small rebellions that animate the world of social life England cherished and feared losing. Each narrative unfolds with a measured grace, offering female perspectives fiction rarely afforded in its era, and inviting readers into the private thoughts and public facades of characters caught between tradition and change. The stories resonate with those who appreciate classic English stories that illuminate the uncelebrated moments of everyday existence, as well as those who seek to understand the shifting contours of English cultural tales through the lens of women writers 1800s. There is a quiet tension throughout, a sense that beneath every polite conversation lies a deeper longing or regret, making these works as engaging today as when they first appeared. This book was out of print for decades and is now republished by Alpha Editions. It has been restored for today's and future generations. This edition is not just a reprint - it's a collector's item and a cultural treasure.
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