Molesworth

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White Turrets

Beschreibung

"White Turrets" written by Mrs. Molesworth, additionally known as Mary Louisa Molesworth, is a charming novel that invites readers into the arena of Victorian society with a focal point on circle of relative¿s dynamics and coming-of-age reviews. Mrs. Molesworth, a prolific English creator of kid's literature in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, skillfully weaves a narrative that blends elements of home realism with a touch of the fantastical. The tale revolves across the Grahame circle of relatives and their spell binding home, White Turrets. The crucial person, young Cicely Grahame, navigates the complexities of growing up in the confines of societal expectancies and familial relationships. As the protagonist embarks on her journey to self-discovery, the unconventional unfolds with a delicate exploration of the demanding situations and joys of childhood. Mrs. Molesworth's storytelling prowess shines as she brings to existence a vibrant and immersive global, wealthy with problematic characters and specific settings. "White Turrets" is characterized through its gentle tone and the author's potential to seize the nuances of normal existence whilst infusing an experience of surprise. This classic work by using Mrs. Molesworth endures as an undying portrayal of Victorian childhood and own family lifestyles. "White Turrets" remains celebrated for its enticing narrative, memorable characters, and the author's capacity to resonate with readers of diverse ages via her insightful observations on the human revel in.

Autor

Mary Louisa Molesworth, née Stewart (29 May 1839 - 20 January 1921) was an English children's story writer who published under the pen name Mrs Molesworth. Her early adult novels, Lover and Husband (1869) to Cicely (1874), were published under the pen name Ennis Graham. Her name is sometimes spelled M. L. S. Molesworth. She was born in Rotterdam, the daughter of wealthy trader Charles Augustus Stewart (1809-1873) and his wife Agnes Janet Wilson (1810-1883). Mary was the youngest of four siblings. She was schooled in the United Kingdom and Switzerland, and spent much of her childhood in Manchester. She married Major R. Molesworth, nephew of Viscount Molesworth, in 1861; they divorced in 1879. She spent the first few years of her marriage in Tabley Grange, near Knutsford in Cheshire, which she rented from George, 2nd Lord de Tabley. Mrs. Molesworth is best known for her children's stories, including Tell Me a Story (1875), Carrots (1876), The Cuckoo Clock (1877), The Tapestry Room (1879), and A Christmas Child (1880). She's been dubbed "the Jane Austen of the nursery," and The Carved Lions (1895) is considered "her masterpiece." According to Roger Lancelyn Green.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Double9 Books
• Seitenzahl: 118
• Erscheinungstermin: 1. Januar 2024
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 216mm x 140mm x 7mm
• Gewicht: 160g
• ISBN-13: 9789360467982
• ISBN-10: 9360467987
• Artikelnr.: 69890974