Humphry Ward

Marriage à la mode (eBook, ePUB)

Love, Society, and Intrigue in Victorian England

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

Marriage à la mode, written by Mrs. Humphry Ward, is a novel that explores the complexities of marriage, love, and societal expectations in late 19th-century England. Ward's literary style is characterized by its realism and keen insight into the human psyche, making this work a poignant and thought-provoking read. Set against the backdrop of a changing society and the struggles faced by women in this era, Marriage à la mode delves into themes of class, gender roles, and morality. The book's vivid descriptions and rich character development provide a vivid glimpse into the challenges faced by individuals in navigating the constraints of their time. Mrs. Humphry Ward, a prolific writer and social reformer, was known for her engaging storytelling and her commitment to addressing social issues through her work. Her personal experiences and observations of the world around her undoubtedly influenced the themes and characters in Marriage à la mode. This novel is a must-read for those interested in the intricacies of Victorian society and the timeless dilemmas of love and marriage.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Good Press
• Seitenzahl: 334
• Erscheinungstermin: 4. Dezember 2019
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 4057664584380
• Artikelnr.: 58596748

Autorenporträt

Mary Augusta Ward CBE was a British author who lived from June 11, 1851, to March 24, 1920. She wrote under her married name, Mrs. Humphry Ward. Setting up a Settlement in London to help poor people get better schooling was one way she did this. In 1908, she became the first President of the Women's National Anti-Suffrage League. Mary Augusta Arnold was born in Hobart, Tasmania, Australia. She came from a well-known family of writers and educators. Mary was the daughter of Julia Sorell and Tom Arnold, who taught literature. William Thomas Arnold was a writer and journalist, Ethel Arnold worked for women's right to vote, and Julia Huxley started Prior's Field School for Girls in 1902 and married Leonard Huxley. Their sons were Julian and Aldous Huxley. It was important for British intellectual life to have people like the Arnolds and the Huxleys. Author Matthew Arnold was her uncle, and Thomas Arnold, the famous headmaster of Rugby School, was her grandpa. Tom Arnold, Mary's father, was made head of schools in Van Diemen's Land, which is now Tasmania. He started his job on January 15, 1850.