Regency Romance - Ultimate Collection

Regency Romance - Ultimate Collection

by Samuel RichardsonMaria Edgeworth Henry Fielding and others
Epub (Kobo), Epub (Adobe)
Publication Date: 17/05/2022

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The 'Regency Romance - Ultimate Collection' offers a comprehensive exploration of the transformative period in English literature, characterized by its rich diversity of narrative styles and themes. This collection uniquely aggregates seminal works that highlight the nuanced tapestry of Regency society, through the eyes of both celebrated and lesser-known authors. With pieces ranging from the pioneering satire of Henry Fielding to the moral introspection of Mary Wollstonecraft, and the intricate social commentary of Jane Austen, this anthology showcases the era's evolving perspectives on romance, social hierarchy, and individual agency. The prominence of works like Pierre Choderlos de Laclos's explorations of manipulation and seduction further underscores the collection's thematic depth and literary significance. The authors represented in this anthology not only herald from varied backgrounds but also encapsulate the rich spectrum of socio-political ideologies that influenced the Regency era. This period was marked by significant upheavals—both in the social fabric and the literary world. Austen's critique of the marriage market, Wollstonecraft's feminist treatises, and Edgeworth's focus on Ireland's position within the Union, collectively offer a panoramic view of the period's cultural and historical landscape. The inclusion of authors like Fanny Burney and Eliza Haywood emphasizes the evolution of the novel as a form and the pivotal role women played in shaping the regency literary canon. For enthusiasts of historical literature and scholars alike, the 'Regency Romance - Ultimate Collection' provides an unparalleled opportunity to dive into the opulent and oftentimes challenging world of Regency-era England. Through its carefully curated selection, readers are invited to traverse the gamut from romance to realism, experiencing the breadth of human emotion and societal critique encapsulated in these works. This anthology not only serves as an educational resource but also as a testament to the enduring power of literature to reflect and challenge the mores of its time.

ISBN:
8596547005759
8596547005759
Category:
Historical romance
Format:
Epub (Kobo), Epub (Adobe)
Publication Date:
17-05-2022
Language:
English
Publisher:
DigiCat
Mary Wollstonecraft

Mary Wollstonecraft (1759-97) was an educational, political and feminist writer who early in her life worked as a companion, teacher and governess.

In 1788 she settled in London as a translator and reader for the publisher Joseph Johnson, becoming part of the radical set that included Paine, Blake, Godwin and the painter Fuseli. Her great work, A Vindication of the Rights of Woman, was published in 1792.

She lived in Paris during the French Revolution and had a child by the American Gilbert Imlay, who deserted her. She returned to London in 1795 and, following her attempted suicide, became involved with Godwin, whom she married in 1797, shortly before the birth (which proved fatal) of her daughter, the future Mary Shelley. She left several unfinished works, including Maria.

William Makepeace Thackeray

William Makepeace Thackeray was born in Calcutta in 1811. On his way to England from India, the small Thackeray saw Napoleon on St Helena.

In 1837, Thackeray came to London and became a regular contributor to Fraser's Magazine. From 1842 to 1851, he was on the staff of Punch, and this was when he wrote Vanity Fair, the work which placed him in the first rank of novelists. He completed it when he was thirty-seven.

In 1857, Thackeray stood unsuccessfully as a parliamentary candidate for Oxford. In 1859 he took on the editorship of the Cornhill Magazine. He resigned the position in 1862 because kindliness and sensitivity of spirit made it difficult for him to turn down contributors.

Thackeray drew on his own experiences for his writing. He had a great weakness for gambling, a great desire for worldly success, and over his life hung the tragic illness of his wife Isabella, with whom he had hree daughters, one dying in infancy.

Thackeray died December 24, 1863. He was buried in Kensal Green, and a bust by Marochetti was put up to his memory in Westminster Abbey.

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