Jane and Dorothy: A True Tale of Sense and Sensibility: The Lives of Jane Austen and Dorothy Wordsworth

Autori

• Marian Veevers

Parametri

Pagine

336pagine

Tempo di lettura

12ore

• Biografie e pensieri
• Donne
• Letteratura britannica
• Saggistica
• Storia

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Exploring the intertwined lives of Jane Austen and Dorothy Wordsworth, this book delves into their experiences in Georgian England amidst revolutionary ideas and social constraints. Both women, talented yet seeking self-expression, navigated financial security through their writing, albeit in contrasting ways. The narrative highlights Dorothy's supportive role to her brother, poet William Wordsworth, while examining the myths surrounding Austen's romantic disappointments. Marian Veevers uncovers new insights into their relationships and the societal challenges they faced.

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Lingua: Inglese

Pubblicato: 2019

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