Celia : In Search Of A Husband (1809)
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Celia: In Search Of A Husband is a novel written by Medora Gordon Byron in the year 1809. The story revolves around the titular character, Celia, who is on a quest to find a suitable husband. Celia is a young woman of modest means who is determined to marry for love rather than for financial security. However, her search for a suitable partner is fraught with challenges and obstacles.The novel is set in the Regency era of England, a time when social norms and expectations were rigidly defined. Celia is a strong-willed and independent woman who challenges these norms and refuses to conform to societal expectations. She is determined to find a husband who will love and respect her for who she is, rather than for her wealth or social status.As Celia embarks on her search for a husband, she encounters a range of suitors, each with their own strengths and weaknesses. From the charming but insincere Mr. Selby, to the kind-hearted but socially awkward Mr. Barton, Celia must navigate the complexities of courtship and determine who is truly worthy of her love.Throughout the novel, Celia grapples with issues of identity, class, and gender roles. She must reconcile her desire for love and independence with the societal pressures to conform to traditional gender roles and expectations. Ultimately, Celia must choose between her own happiness and the expectations of society.Written in the elegant prose of the Regency era, Celia: In Search Of A Husband is a captivating tale of love, independence, and societal expectations. Medora Gordon Byron's insightful commentary on the social norms of her time makes this novel a timeless classic that continues to resonate with readers today.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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- ISBN-13: 9781166473297
- ISBN-10: 1166473295
- Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
- Publish Date: September 2010
- Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.69 inches
- Shipping Weight: 0.98 pounds
- Page Count: 332
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