Mary Brunton fu una romanziera scozzese le cui opere ridefinirono la femminilità. La sua prosa è elogiata per essere ricca di invenzione, matura di incidenti, acuta nei commenti ed erotica nell'intenzione e nei fatti. Brunton esplorò temi che esaminavano l'esperienza femminile e i ruoli sociali, con i suoi romanzi che ottennero un notevole seguito di lettori e traduzioni in altre lingue.
This influential work of moral philosophy explores the nature of discipline and self-control, and their role in shaping the individual's character. Brunton provides practical advice for cultivating these traits, drawing on her own experience and the wisdom of ancient philosophers.
Emmeline is a novel by Mary Brunton that follows the story of a young woman and her struggles to assert her independence in a society dominated by men. The novel deals with themes of love, marriage, and women's rights. Along with Emmeline, this book also includes some of Brunton's other works.
This is a powerful novel by Scottish author Mary Brunton. It tells the story of a young woman, Lucy, who struggles to maintain her sense of self-worth in the face of societal pressures to conform. The novel provides a powerful critique of the expectations placed on women during the early 19th century, and remains a classic of Scottish literature.