The Ladies' Gallery

A Novel (1889)

von Campbell Praed, Justin Mccarthy

358 Seiten, Taschenbuch

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

The Ladies' Gallery is a novel written by Justin McCarthy and published in 1889. The story is set in the British Parliament during the late Victorian era and follows the lives of three women who are trying to make their mark in a male-dominated world. The main character is Lady Mildred Eldridge, a young and ambitious woman who is determined to become a Member of Parliament. She is joined by two other women, Mrs. L'Estrange, a wealthy widow who is interested in politics, and Miss Dacre, a journalist who is passionate about women's rights. Together, they form a group known as the Ladies' Gallery, where they observe and comment on the proceedings of Parliament. The novel explores the challenges and obstacles that these women face as they navigate the world of politics and try to achieve their goals. It also touches on themes such as gender inequality, social class, and the role of women in society. Overall, The Ladies' Gallery is a thought-provoking and engaging novel that offers a unique perspective on Victorian politics and society.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.

• Themen: Belletristik Allgemein, nicht nach Genre
• ISBN: 9781120894472
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 29.01.2010
• Größe: 229 x 152 mm
• Verlag: Kessinger Publishing, LLC