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The Female Quixote
EAN : 9791041849345
Édition papier
EAN : 9791041849345
Paru le : 6 août 2023
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- EAN13 : 9791041849345
- Réf. fournisseur : 293898
- Date Parution : 6 août 2023
- Disponibilite : Disponible
- Barème de remise : NS
- Nombre de pages : 636
- Format : H:210 mm L:148 mm E:34 mm
- Poids : 810gr
- Résumé : "The Female Quixote; or, The Adventures of Arabella" by Charlotte Lennox is a satirical novel that explores the life of Arabella, a young noblewoman whose perception of reality is heavily influenced by the romantic novels she avidly reads. Raised in isolation by her father, the Marquis, Arabella's understanding of the world is shaped by the exaggerated and fantastical tales of chivalry and romance. Her life takes a turn when her father suggests a marriage to her cousin, Mr. Glanville, a proposal that Arabella finds distasteful due to her romantic ideals. Arabella's interactions with Mr. Glanville and other characters are marked by her tendency to misinterpret their actions through the lens of her romantic fantasies. Her imagination leads her to believe that a gardener is a disguised nobleman in love with her and that Mr. Hervey, a gentleman she meets at church, is a potential suitor who might resort to desperate measures for her affection. Arabella's adventures are a series of misunderstandings and comedic situations that highlight the absurdity of her romanticized worldview. Lennox uses Arabella's character to critique the unrealistic portrayals of women and love in popular literature of the time, ultimately advocating for a more balanced and realistic approach to life and relationships.
