The Romance of a Shop (eBook, ePUB) - Levy, Amy
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In 'The Romance of a Shop' by Amy Levy, the reader is drawn into the captivating world of Victorian London through the lens of four sisters who decide to open their own photography shop. Levy's elegant prose and keen eye for detail bring to life the social and cultural dynamics of the era, offering an insightful commentary on the challenges faced by women pursuing independence and creative fulfillment. Through the sisters' personal journeys, Levy explores themes of gender, class, and ambition with sensitivity and depth, making this novel a poignant snapshot of a changing society. As a…mehr

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Produktbeschreibung
In 'The Romance of a Shop' by Amy Levy, the reader is drawn into the captivating world of Victorian London through the lens of four sisters who decide to open their own photography shop. Levy's elegant prose and keen eye for detail bring to life the social and cultural dynamics of the era, offering an insightful commentary on the challenges faced by women pursuing independence and creative fulfillment. Through the sisters' personal journeys, Levy explores themes of gender, class, and ambition with sensitivity and depth, making this novel a poignant snapshot of a changing society. As a prominent figure in the feminist movement of her time, Levy's own experiences as a writer and social activist undoubtedly influenced the themes and character development in 'The Romance of a Shop'. Her unique perspective and literary talent shine through in this engaging and thought-provoking novel, making it a must-read for anyone interested in Victorian literature, women's history, or the complexities of personal and professional identity.
Autorenporträt
Amy Levy (1861-1889) was a British poet and novelist. Born in Clapham, London to a Jewish family, she was the second oldest of seven children. Levy developed a passion for literature in her youth, writing a critique of Elizabeth Barrett Browning's Aurora Leigh and publishing her first poem by the age of fourteen. After excelling at Brighton and Hove High School, Levy became the first Jewish student at Newnham College, Cambridge, where she studied for several years without completing her degree. Around this time, she befriended such feminist intellectuals as Clementina Black, Ellen Wordsworth Darwin, Eleanor Marx, and Olive Schreiner. As a so-called "New Woman" and lesbian, much of Levy's literary work explores the concerns of nineteenth century feminism. Levy was a romantic partner of Violet Paget, a British storyteller and scholar of Aestheticism who wrote using the pseudonym Vernon Lee. Her first novel, The Romance of a Shop (1888), is powerful story of sisterhood and perseverance in the face of poverty and marginalization. Levy is also known for such poetry collections as A Minor Poet and Other Verse (1884) and A London Plane-Tree and Other Verse (1889). At the age of 27, after a lifetime of depression exacerbated by relationship trouble and her increasing deafness, Levy committed suicide at her parents' home in Endsleigh Gardens.