The Authoress

The Authoress: A Tale is a novel written by Jane Taylor and first published in 1819. The story follows a young woman named Mary, who aspires to become a successful author in a male-dominated industry. Mary faces numerous obstacles on her journey to publishing her work, including the disapproval of her father and the rejection of her manuscript by publishers. Along the way, she meets a cast of characters who both hinder and aid her progress, including a wealthy suitor, a rival author, and a supportive mentor. The novel explores themes of gender roles, societal expectations, and the pursuit of creative fulfillment. Through Mary's struggles and triumphs, Taylor offers a commentary on the challenges faced by women in the early 19th century and the importance of perseverance and self-belief in achieving one's goals. The Authoress: A Tale is a compelling and insightful work of fiction that remains relevant to this day.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.