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Discover the captivating world of 'Shirley', Charlotte Bronte's remarkable novel that brilliantly explores the complexities of gender and class during the Napoleonic Wars. This brand new B-format paperback edition, published by Penguin UK in 2006, boasts 704 pages filled with rich narratives and vivid depictions of 19th-century Yorkshire. Follow the life of Robert Moore, a manufacturer caught in the throes of industrial transformation as he introduces labor-saving machinery to his mill, provoking unrest among his workers. The story deepens as Robert's romantic entanglements unfold—his heart yearns for his cousin Caroline, whose lack of prospects and independence highlights the struggles women faced during this era. Conversely, Shirley Keeldar, the strong-willed and wealthy heiress, finds herself torn between familial expectations and her love for Robert's brother, a poor tutor. Set against a backdrop of economic strife and societal upheaval, 'Shirley' offers an unsentimental yet passionate exploration of the fierce battles between classes and sexes, making it a must-read for fans of classic literature and historical fiction. With its timeless themes and engaging narrative, this novel remains a vital commentary on the 'woman question' and the challenges of identity. Get your copy today and immerse yourself in Bronte's literary genius. Fast delivery options available to ensure you start reading as soon as possible.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780141439860
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2006
Publisher: Penguin UK
Pages: 704
Description:
A new edition of the least well known of Charlotte Bronte's novels, but one of the most fascinating, for its engagement with the 'woman question' and the vivid depiction of Yorkshire during the Napoleonic Wars
Struggling manufacturer Robert Moore has introduced labour saving machinery to his Yorkshire mill, arousing a ferment of unemployment and discontent among his workers. Robert considers marriage to the wealthy and independent Shirley Keeldar to solve his financial woes, yet his heart lies with his cousin Caroline, who, bored and desperate, lives as a dependent in her uncle's home with no prospect of a career. Shirley, meanwhile, is in love with Robert's brother, an impoverished tutor - a match opposed by her family. As industrial unrest builds to a potentially fatal pitch, can the four be reconciled? Set during the Napoleonic wars at a time of national economic struggles, Shirley (1849) is an unsentimental, yet passionate depiction of conflict between classes, sexes and generations.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780141439860
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2006
Publisher: Penguin UK
Pages: 704
Description:
A new edition of the least well known of Charlotte Bronte's novels, but one of the most fascinating, for its engagement with the 'woman question' and the vivid depiction of Yorkshire during the Napoleonic Wars
Struggling manufacturer Robert Moore has introduced labour saving machinery to his Yorkshire mill, arousing a ferment of unemployment and discontent among his workers. Robert considers marriage to the wealthy and independent Shirley Keeldar to solve his financial woes, yet his heart lies with his cousin Caroline, who, bored and desperate, lives as a dependent in her uncle's home with no prospect of a career. Shirley, meanwhile, is in love with Robert's brother, an impoverished tutor - a match opposed by her family. As industrial unrest builds to a potentially fatal pitch, can the four be reconciled? Set during the Napoleonic wars at a time of national economic struggles, Shirley (1849) is an unsentimental, yet passionate depiction of conflict between classes, sexes and generations.