The Sylph, Volume I and II by Duchess of Devonshire Georgiana Spencer Cavendish

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Author Cavendish, Georgiana Spencer, Duchess of Devonshire, 1757-1806
Title The Sylph, Volume I and II
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Summary "The Sylph, Volume I and II" by Georgiana Duchess of Devonshire is a novel written in the late 18th century. It appears to delve into themes of romance, social class, and the experiences of young women during a period of societal transition. The narrative follows the character of W. Stanley, who reflects on his turbulent emotions and romantic exploits, particularly involving a beautiful woman he becomes infatuated with, suggesting complex love dynamics and the intersection of personal desire with societal expectations. At the start of the novel, the protagonist, W. Stanley, addresses his friend Lord Biddulph, revealing that he is now married, which seems to surprise his friend. Stanley recounts his impulsive marriage to a beautiful but naive country woman, leading him to reminisce about his passionate but reckless escapades in the pursuit of love. After a near-fatal accident while admiring two enchanting women in the Welsh mountains, he finds himself convalescing at the home of a kind host, Mr. Grenville. Locked in a battle between his newfound domesticity and his previous lifestyle of carefree seductions, Stanley's inner conflict manifests as he becomes increasingly enamored with Julia, the daughter of Mr. Grenville, thereby complicating his situation as he navigates the expectations of love and marriage. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject Epistolary fiction
Subject Guardian angels -- Fiction
Subject Welsh -- England -- Fiction
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EBook-No. 38525
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Most Recently Updated Apr 3, 2024
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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