The Winged Victory (1916)
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ISBN10: 1163922366
ISBN13: 9781163922361
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 660
Weight: 1.91
Height: 1.33 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
ISBN13: 9781163922361
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 660
Weight: 1.91
Height: 1.33 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Winged Victory is a novel written by Sarah Grand and published in 1916. The story revolves around a young woman named Lydia Carew, who is a talented sculptor. Lydia is introduced to the reader as a woman who is fiercely independent and determined to succeed in the male-dominated world of art.The novel is set in London during the early 20th century and explores themes of gender, power, and sexuality. Lydia's journey is one of self-discovery and empowerment, as she navigates the challenges of being a woman in a society that does not value her talents.Along the way, Lydia meets a cast of characters who challenge her beliefs and push her to question her own motivations. These characters include her mentor, the famous sculptor Sir Henry Otway, and her lover, the wealthy and powerful Sir Ralph Lanyon.As Lydia's career and personal life begin to intersect, she must make difficult choices about her future and the kind of woman she wants to be. The Winged Victory is a thought-provoking and engaging novel that offers a glimpse into the struggles and triumphs of women during a pivotal moment in history.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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