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The Judge

- A Novel (1922)

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The Judge: A Novel is a literary work written by Rebecca West and published in 1922. The story follows the life of a young woman named Rosamund, who is the daughter of a prominent judge in England. Rosamund is an intelligent and independent woman who is determined to make her own way in the world, despite the constraints placed upon her by society.As the story unfolds, Rosamund becomes embroiled in a scandalous affair with a married man. This affair threatens to ruin her reputation and her father's career. In the midst of this turmoil, Rosamund must navigate the complex social and political landscape of early 20th century England.The Judge: A Novel is a powerful exploration of the themes of love, betrayal, and the struggle for independence. It is a beautifully written work that offers a vivid portrait of a bygone era. Through the character of Rosamund, West offers a critique of the rigid social norms that governed women's lives in the early 20th century, and a celebration of the human spirit's capacity for resilience and self-determination.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.

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  • Sprog:
  • Engelsk
  • ISBN:
  • 9781164198857
  • Indbinding:
  • Paperback
  • Sideantal:
  • 432
  • Udgivet:
  • 10. september 2010
  • Størrelse:
  • 152x229x22 mm.
  • Vægt:
  • 576 g.
  • BLACK NOVEMBER
Leveringstid: 2-3 uger
Forventet levering: 10. december 2024

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The Judge: A Novel is a literary work written by Rebecca West and published in 1922. The story follows the life of a young woman named Rosamund, who is the daughter of a prominent judge in England. Rosamund is an intelligent and independent woman who is determined to make her own way in the world, despite the constraints placed upon her by society.As the story unfolds, Rosamund becomes embroiled in a scandalous affair with a married man. This affair threatens to ruin her reputation and her father's career. In the midst of this turmoil, Rosamund must navigate the complex social and political landscape of early 20th century England.The Judge: A Novel is a powerful exploration of the themes of love, betrayal, and the struggle for independence. It is a beautifully written work that offers a vivid portrait of a bygone era. Through the character of Rosamund, West offers a critique of the rigid social norms that governed women's lives in the early 20th century, and a celebration of the human spirit's capacity for resilience and self-determination.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.

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