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_aBeck, L. Adams _q(Lily Adams), _d1862-1931 |
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| 245 | 1 | 5 | _a"The Ladies": A Shining Constellation of Wit and Beauty |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2005 |
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| 500 | _aRelease date is 2005-07-01 | ||
| 505 | 0 | _aThe diurnal of Mrs. Elizabeth Pepys -- The mystery of Stella -- My lady Mary -- The golden vanity -- The Walpole beauty -- A bluestocking at court -- The Darcys of Rosings. | |
| 508 | _aProduced by Curtis A. Weyant and The Online Distributed Proofreading Team | ||
| 520 | _a"The Ladies: A Shining Constellation of Wit and Beauty" by E. Barrington is a collection of character sketches inspired by notable women of the late 17th to early 18th centuries. The text, rather than adhering strictly to historical facts, weaves a tapestry of narrative that brings to life figures such as Elizabeth Pepys and Fanny Burney, exploring their interactions and experiences in a society marked by charm and wit, and often fraught with personal intrigue. The opening portion introduces the premise of the collection and focuses on Elizabeth Pepys, the wife of the famous diarist Samuel Pepys, as she reflects on her life with him. Through her journal entries, we see her nuanced perspective on their marriage—how she navigates love, companionship, and the societal expectations of her time. The narrative captures her blend of affection and frustration towards her husband while also hinting at the broader emotional and social currents of their world. This initial glimpse sets the stage for a series of fascinating stories that promise to depict the complexity and elegance of women who left their mark on history. (This is an automatically generated summary.) | ||
| 534 | _nOriginal publication data not identified | ||
| 653 | _aShort stories | ||
| 653 | _aWomen -- Fiction | ||
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