The Diary Of A Desennuyee V1 And V2 (1836)

The Diary of a Desennuyee is a two-volume novel written by Catherine Grace Frances Gore and first published in 1836. The word ""desennuyee"" refers to a person who is bored or disenchanted with life, and the novel follows the diary entries of its protagonist, Lady Charlotte Bury, as she navigates the social and romantic challenges of her privileged but unfulfilling life in 19th century England.In Volume 1, Lady Charlotte is introduced as a young widow who is disillusioned with the shallow and superficial world of high society. She is courted by several suitors, including the charming but insincere Lord Delamere, but finds herself drawn to the unconventional and intellectual Mr. Beauclerc. However, her attempts to pursue a relationship with him are complicated by her own doubts and the disapproval of her friends and family.Volume 2 sees Lady Charlotte struggling to reconcile her desire for love and fulfillment with the expectations of her social class. She travels to Paris, where she becomes involved in a scandalous affair with a French nobleman, and later returns to England to face the consequences of her actions. Through it all, she continues to record her thoughts and observations in her diary, offering a glimpse into the inner life of a woman grappling with the restrictions and contradictions of her time.The Diary of a Desennuyee is notable for its frank portrayal of the challenges faced by women in Victorian society, as well as for its engaging and witty prose. It remains a popular and influential work of 19th century literature.Two Volumes In One.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.