Shirley - Charlotte Brontë

Brand: Wordsworth Editions Ltd | Status: Còn hàng

150.000₫

"Though Charlotte Bronte wrote this novel in the mid-1800’s, it reflects on a time in British history when women could inherit property and wealth, but could not vote. Emerging femininist theory is prevalent in her thinking throughout, and sometimes the narrative seems to dip. Upon reflection, I realized that the deaths of her brother (most probably from addiction) and her two sisters had to have an impact on Charlotte as a writer. In this, as with much of the story line(s), I found the splendid Introduction by Sally Minogue very useful with one notable exception: she claims that the plight of the desperate working man doesn’t capture the reader’s attention. It captured mine..." - Amazon Customer Reviews

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The Shirley by Charlotte Bronte of the title is a woman of independent means; her friend Caroline is not. Both struggle with what a woman's role is and can be. Their male counterparts - Louis, the powerless tutor, and Robert, his cloth-manufacturing brother - also stand at odds to society's expectations. The novel is set in a period of social and political ferment, featuring class disenfranchisement, the drama of Luddite machine-breaking, and the divisive effects of the Napoleonic Wars. But Charlotte Brontës particular strength lies in exploring the hidden psychological drama of love, loss and the quest for identity. Personal and public agitation are brought together against the dramatic backdrop of her native Yorkshire. As always, Brontë challenges convention, exploring the limitations of social justice whilst telling not one but two love stories. Introduction and Notes by Sally Minogue