A Wife's Duty A Tale - Opie, Amelia
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A Wife's Duty: A Tale follows a young wife navigating the complexities of her marriage while managing the weight of societal expectations and personal emotions. Love, loyalty, and self-discovery lie at the heart of this narrative, as she faces the emotional and moral challenges of maintaining harmony within a patriarchal society. The book opens with her reflecting on her marriage and the adjustments it demands. Although she embraces her role as a newlywed, her joy is tempered by lingering feelings for a former love and the pressures to conform to her family's and society's expectations. Her…mehr

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A Wife's Duty: A Tale follows a young wife navigating the complexities of her marriage while managing the weight of societal expectations and personal emotions. Love, loyalty, and self-discovery lie at the heart of this narrative, as she faces the emotional and moral challenges of maintaining harmony within a patriarchal society. The book opens with her reflecting on her marriage and the adjustments it demands. Although she embraces her role as a newlywed, her joy is tempered by lingering feelings for a former love and the pressures to conform to her family's and society's expectations. Her journey unfolds as she contends with her husband's social inclinations and the influence of his friends, which challenge her sense of self. Through moments of conflict and introspection, she struggles to preserve her identity and independence while fulfilling her duties as a wife. The story captures her growth as she seeks to reconcile her desires with the expectations placed upon her, weaving a tale that delves into the sacrifices and strength required to navigate love and societal constraints.
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Autorenporträt
Amelia Opie was an English author prominent during the Romantic period, known for her novels and advocacy for social reform. Born on November 12, 1769, in Norwich, England, she was the daughter of Dr. James Alderson, a physician, and Amelia Briggs. Her literary career flourished alongside her involvement in intellectual and philanthropic circles, including the Bluestockings and Whig reformers. In 1798, she married painter John Opie, whose death in 1807 deeply affected her. Amelia was an active abolitionist, contributing significantly to the movement to end slavery. Her name led a petition of 187,000 women presented to the British Parliament, calling for the abolition of slavery. Her writing often reflected her moral and social concerns, blending Romantic ideals with critiques of societal injustice. She passed away on December 2, 1853, at the age of 84 in her hometown of Norwich and was buried in the Gildencroft Quaker Cemetery. Amelia Opie's life and works remain a testament to her literary talent and commitment to humanitarian causes.