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' brings together an expansive tapestry of narratives that not only encapsulate the romantic spirit of the Regency era but also explore the intricate societal dynamics of the time. This anthology traverses a range of literary styles from the wit-laden prose of pure satire to the emotionally charged depictions of love's tribulations. The collection sheds light on the richness of early romantic literature, weaving together tales of forbidden affections, elaborate social dance, and stirring disputes of virtue and vice. A standout piece within this collection delves into the nuanced tensions between passion and propriety, challenging readers to reconcile societal expectations with personal desires. The contributing authors, including the likes of Jane Austen, Mary Wollstonecraft, and Henry Fielding, among others, signify the anthology's foundation upon a rich legacy of literary greats whose works shaped and mirrored the social fabric of their times. Their collective voices encapsulate the quintessential elements of the Regency period, drawing on historic, cultural, and philosophical underpinnings. Whether rooted in the feminist pursuits of Wollstonecraft or the incisive social critiques of Austen, the anthology offers a plethora of perspectives that reflect the complexities of evolving romantic ideologies. This collection is an invaluable resource for enthusiasts and scholars alike, presenting a rare exploration of timeless regimes of love and virtue through a kaleidoscope of authorial perspectives. Readers are invited to engage with the narratives both nostalgically and analytically, questioning and quandering the lessons they impart. With its vast array of insights and stylistic expressions, the anthology fosters a multifaceted dialogue on romance, society, and ethicalitya, serving as a remarkable scholastic and cultural discourse on the era's quintessential literature.

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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