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The Vision Splendid Book I Crag And Torrent

The Vision Splendid Book I Crag And Torrent

Broster, D. K.
Taylor, G. Winifred

Paperback

Historical Fiction

Publisher Price: $14.99

ISBN10: 9368093989
ISBN13: 9789368093985
Publisher: Double 9 Booksllp
Published: Nov 1 2024
Pages: 102
Weight: 0.28
Height: 0.24 Width: 5.50 Depth: 8.50
Language: English
The Vision Splendid BOOK I by D. K. Broster and G. Winifred Taylor is a novel set in early 19th century England, focusing on the life of Horatia Grenville, a well-educated yet unmarried woman caught between personal aspirations and societal expectations. The story opens with Horatia in her tranquil garden, contemplating her desire for intellectual fulfillment while wrestling with the pressures to marry and conform to the traditional roles of women in her time. Raised as a parson's daughter, Horatia has been shaped by an unconventional upbringing that fosters her aversion to societal norms, particularly the expectation that women should prioritize marriage over personal ambition. As the novel unfolds, Horatia's internal struggles are complicated by the presence of Tristram Hungerford, a family friend who had once proposed to her. Their encounters reveal unspoken feelings and growing tensions, reflecting the societal shifts of the period. The narrative explores the conflict between individual desire and the traditional roles expected of women, blending themes of intellectual independence, love, and the evolving roles of women in the early 19th century. Through Horatia's journey, the novel examines the tension between personal growth and societal conformity.

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