Author: E. M. Delafield
Publisher: Good Press
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Category : Literary Collections
Languages : en
Pages : 1408
Book Description
E. M. Delafield's 'E. M. Delafield Premium Collection: 6 Novels in One Volume' is a masterpiece in English literature, showcasing the author's unique style of combining wit and social commentary. Delafield's novels cover a wide range of topics, from the complexities of relationships to the challenges faced by women in early 20th-century society. The collection provides a fascinating insight into the lives of British middle-class families and the struggles they faced during that time period. Delafield's writing is characterized by its sharp humor, keen observations, and subtle critique of societal norms. E. M. Delafield herself was a prolific writer and a keen observer of human behavior. Her own experiences as a woman living in the early 20th century undoubtedly influence the themes and characters in her novels. Through her work, Delafield sheds light on the constraints and expectations placed on women of her time, while also celebrating their strength and resilience. I highly recommend 'E. M. Delafield Premium Collection: 6 Novels in One Volume' to readers who enjoy insightful, thought-provoking literature that explores the intricacies of society and human relationships. Delafield's keen observations and biting wit make this collection a must-read for anyone interested in the social dynamics of early 20th-century Britain.
E. M. Delafield Premium Collection: 6 Novels in One Volume
Author: E. M. Delafield
Publisher: Good Press
ISBN:
Category : Literary Collections
Languages : en
Pages : 1408
Book Description
E. M. Delafield's 'E. M. Delafield Premium Collection: 6 Novels in One Volume' is a masterpiece in English literature, showcasing the author's unique style of combining wit and social commentary. Delafield's novels cover a wide range of topics, from the complexities of relationships to the challenges faced by women in early 20th-century society. The collection provides a fascinating insight into the lives of British middle-class families and the struggles they faced during that time period. Delafield's writing is characterized by its sharp humor, keen observations, and subtle critique of societal norms. E. M. Delafield herself was a prolific writer and a keen observer of human behavior. Her own experiences as a woman living in the early 20th century undoubtedly influence the themes and characters in her novels. Through her work, Delafield sheds light on the constraints and expectations placed on women of her time, while also celebrating their strength and resilience. I highly recommend 'E. M. Delafield Premium Collection: 6 Novels in One Volume' to readers who enjoy insightful, thought-provoking literature that explores the intricacies of society and human relationships. Delafield's keen observations and biting wit make this collection a must-read for anyone interested in the social dynamics of early 20th-century Britain.
Publisher: Good Press
ISBN:
Category : Literary Collections
Languages : en
Pages : 1408
Book Description
E. M. Delafield's 'E. M. Delafield Premium Collection: 6 Novels in One Volume' is a masterpiece in English literature, showcasing the author's unique style of combining wit and social commentary. Delafield's novels cover a wide range of topics, from the complexities of relationships to the challenges faced by women in early 20th-century society. The collection provides a fascinating insight into the lives of British middle-class families and the struggles they faced during that time period. Delafield's writing is characterized by its sharp humor, keen observations, and subtle critique of societal norms. E. M. Delafield herself was a prolific writer and a keen observer of human behavior. Her own experiences as a woman living in the early 20th century undoubtedly influence the themes and characters in her novels. Through her work, Delafield sheds light on the constraints and expectations placed on women of her time, while also celebrating their strength and resilience. I highly recommend 'E. M. Delafield Premium Collection: 6 Novels in One Volume' to readers who enjoy insightful, thought-provoking literature that explores the intricacies of society and human relationships. Delafield's keen observations and biting wit make this collection a must-read for anyone interested in the social dynamics of early 20th-century Britain.
The Diary of a Provincial Lady (Unabridged Edition With Original Illustrations)
Author: E. M. Delafield
Publisher: DigiCat
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Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 139
Book Description
This carefully crafted ebook: "The Diary of a Provincial Lady (Unabridged Edition With Original Illustrations)" is formatted for your eReader with a functional and detailed table of contents. When the editor of Time and Tide wanted some light "middles", preferably in serial form, E. M. Delafield promised to think of something to submit'. It was thus, in 1930, that her most popular and enduring work Diary of a Provincial Lady was written. This largely autobiographical novel which took the form of a journal of the life of an upper-middle class Englishwoman living mostly in a Devon village of the 1930s is a humorous account of a house-wife and a mother who juggles her life at home and yet goes on to successfully publish her first book. Excerpt: "November 7th.—Plant the indoor bulbs. Just as I am in the middle of them, Lady Boxe calls. I say, untruthfully, how nice to see her, and beg her to sit down while I just finish the bulbs. Lady B. makes determined attempt to sit down in armchair where I have already placed two bulb-bowls and the bag of charcoal, is headed off just in time, and takes the sofa." (The Diary of a Provincial Lady) E. M. Delafield (1890-1943) was a prolific English author who is best known for her autobiographical works like Zella Sees Herself, The Provincial Lady Series etc. which look at the lives of upper-middle class Englishwomen.
Publisher: DigiCat
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 139
Book Description
This carefully crafted ebook: "The Diary of a Provincial Lady (Unabridged Edition With Original Illustrations)" is formatted for your eReader with a functional and detailed table of contents. When the editor of Time and Tide wanted some light "middles", preferably in serial form, E. M. Delafield promised to think of something to submit'. It was thus, in 1930, that her most popular and enduring work Diary of a Provincial Lady was written. This largely autobiographical novel which took the form of a journal of the life of an upper-middle class Englishwoman living mostly in a Devon village of the 1930s is a humorous account of a house-wife and a mother who juggles her life at home and yet goes on to successfully publish her first book. Excerpt: "November 7th.—Plant the indoor bulbs. Just as I am in the middle of them, Lady Boxe calls. I say, untruthfully, how nice to see her, and beg her to sit down while I just finish the bulbs. Lady B. makes determined attempt to sit down in armchair where I have already placed two bulb-bowls and the bag of charcoal, is headed off just in time, and takes the sofa." (The Diary of a Provincial Lady) E. M. Delafield (1890-1943) was a prolific English author who is best known for her autobiographical works like Zella Sees Herself, The Provincial Lady Series etc. which look at the lives of upper-middle class Englishwomen.
The Bookman
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Category : Book collecting
Languages : en
Pages : 754
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Pages : 754
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The World's Work
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Pages : 718
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E. M. Delafield Premium Collection: 6 Novels in One Volume
Author: E. M. Delafield
Publisher: e-artnow
ISBN: 8026842618
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 1398
Book Description
This carefully crafted ebook: "E. M. Delafield Premium Collection: 6 Novels in One Volume" is formatted for your eReader with a functional and detailed table of contents. "Zella Sees Herself" (1915) - Zella is a beautiful orphan who must come to terms with her mother's death in a largely hostile world. The Novel is largely autobiographical and the first written work of E.M. Delafield. "The War-Workers" (1918) - The travails of working in a Supply Depot under the tyrannical control of Charmain Vivian, who meets her match in a newly arrived clergyman's daughter Grace Jones. "Consequences" (1919) - A young woman entering a convent. Its heroine, Alex Clare, refuses to marry the only young man to make her an offer of marriage, and, finding herself regarded as a failure by society, must resort to convent life. "Tension" (1920) - Pauline Marchrose is a successful candidate, a woman claiming to be 28 but probably in her early thirties, when women are only beginning to fight for their rights and for equal opportunities. "The Heel of Achilles" (1921) - A middle-class young woman Lydia Raymond who intends to marryabove her" during the first world war in England while her daughter Jane rebels against her. "Humbug: A Study in Education" (1922) - The protagonist Lilly is a charming character who in spite of believing in the goodness of things is bogged down by her family and society to conform.
Publisher: e-artnow
ISBN: 8026842618
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 1398
Book Description
This carefully crafted ebook: "E. M. Delafield Premium Collection: 6 Novels in One Volume" is formatted for your eReader with a functional and detailed table of contents. "Zella Sees Herself" (1915) - Zella is a beautiful orphan who must come to terms with her mother's death in a largely hostile world. The Novel is largely autobiographical and the first written work of E.M. Delafield. "The War-Workers" (1918) - The travails of working in a Supply Depot under the tyrannical control of Charmain Vivian, who meets her match in a newly arrived clergyman's daughter Grace Jones. "Consequences" (1919) - A young woman entering a convent. Its heroine, Alex Clare, refuses to marry the only young man to make her an offer of marriage, and, finding herself regarded as a failure by society, must resort to convent life. "Tension" (1920) - Pauline Marchrose is a successful candidate, a woman claiming to be 28 but probably in her early thirties, when women are only beginning to fight for their rights and for equal opportunities. "The Heel of Achilles" (1921) - A middle-class young woman Lydia Raymond who intends to marryabove her" during the first world war in England while her daughter Jane rebels against her. "Humbug: A Study in Education" (1922) - The protagonist Lilly is a charming character who in spite of believing in the goodness of things is bogged down by her family and society to conform.
The Illustrated London News
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Pages : 788
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New York Times Saturday Book Review Supplement
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Languages : en
Pages : 544
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Pages : 544
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The New York Times Book Review
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Pages : 790
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Pages : 790
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Time and Tide. John O'London's
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Languages : en
Pages : 982
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Pages : 982
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Time and Tide
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Pages : 786
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