Excerpt from A Beginner
Miss jocelyn rings the bell a second time, and pulls down the handle with a vigour that shows that this time she will have it answered, or, like the Cornish men, 'know the reason why.' 'if they were at tea, I could understand it,' she says no earthquake would stir them while they are at tea! But they must have finished before now.' She makes this observation to herself, since herbelow her eyrie at no long interval. But that third appeal is not needed. A man's foot is heard hurrying up the corkscrew stairs, and a footman appears.
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Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the intricacies of writing and storytelling within the social constraints of the late Victorian period. The author, an unpublished writer herself, provides a unique perspective on the intricacies of publishing and the struggles faced by writers as they navigate the male-dominated literary world. Through the lens of the characters, the book explores themes of artistic aspiration, gender roles, and the tension between convention and personal expression. It sheds light on the complexities of artistic creation, offering insights into the challenges and rewards of pursuing a literary career. This book is valuable reading for aspiring writers, literature enthusiasts, and anyone seeking to understand the social and literary context of the Victorian era. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Nº de ref. del artículo: 9781330193761_0
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PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Nº de ref. del artículo: LW-9781330193761
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