The Goddess Of Reason

von Mary Johnston

244 Seiten, Taschenbuch

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

""The Goddess of Reason"" is a historical fiction novel by Mary Johnston, first published in 1907. The story is set during the French Revolution and follows the life of Gabrielle de Montserrat, a young aristocrat who becomes caught up in the tumultuous events of the time. Gabrielle is a passionate and intelligent woman who becomes a follower of the revolutionary ideals of liberty, equality, and fraternity. She becomes involved with the Jacobin Club and the radical leaders of the Revolution, including Robespierre and Danton. However, as the Revolution becomes more violent and chaotic, Gabrielle begins to question her beliefs and the methods of the revolutionaries.The novel explores themes of political ideology, social class, and the role of women in society. It also provides a vivid and detailed portrayal of life during the French Revolution, including the violence and upheaval that characterized the period.Overall, ""The Goddess of Reason"" is a compelling and thought-provoking novel that offers a unique perspective on one of the most significant events in European 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.

• Themen: Gesellschaft und Sozialwissenschaften Gesellschaft und Kultur, allgemein Gesellschaftliche Gruppen, Gemeinschaften und Identitäten Gruppen Frauen und Mädchen
• ISBN: 9781417952403
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 01.04.2005
• Größe: 229 x 152 mm
• Verlag: Kessinger Publishing, LLC