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The Afternoon Of Unmarried Life (1859)

The Afternoon Of Unmarried Life (1859)

Craik, Dinah Maria Mulock

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ISBN10: 1437124194
ISBN13: 9781437124194
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Published: Oct 1 2008
Pages: 348
Weight: 1.03
Height: 0.72 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Afternoon of Unmarried Life is a novel written by Dinah Maria Mulock Craik and published in 1859. The story revolves around a group of unmarried women who gather together at a country house for an afternoon of leisure and conversation. The women come from different walks of life and have different experiences, but they all share a common bond of being unmarried and facing societal pressures to marry. Throughout the afternoon, they discuss their hopes, fears, and experiences, and reflect on the challenges and joys of being single. The novel is a commentary on the social norms and expectations surrounding marriage and the role of women in Victorian society. It explores themes of independence, friendship, and self-discovery, and offers a nuanced portrayal of the complexities of unmarried life. Through the characters' conversations and interactions, the novel challenges the idea that marriage is the only path to happiness and fulfillment, and celebrates the value of female companionship and community.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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