Overview
Constantia Or The Distressed Friend is a novel written by an anonymous author in 1770. The story revolves around Constantia, a young woman who is forced to marry a man she does not love in order to save her family from financial ruin. However, her husband turns out to be cruel and abusive, and Constantia is left feeling trapped and alone.As the story unfolds, Constantia finds solace in the company of a kind and sympathetic friend named Sophia. Together, they navigate the challenges of love, marriage, and social expectations in a world that is often cruel and unforgiving.Throughout the novel, the author explores themes of gender roles, societal expectations, and the power dynamics of marriage. The story is told with a keen eye for detail and a deep understanding of the human condition, making it a compelling read for anyone interested in the history of literature or the complexities of human relationships.Overall, Constantia Or The Distressed Friend is a powerful and thought-provoking novel that offers a glimpse into the lives of women in the 18th century and the struggles they faced in a world dominated by men.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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Details
- ISBN-13: 9781165919147
- ISBN-10: 1165919141
- Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
- Publish Date: September 2010
- Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.58 inches
- Shipping Weight: 0.82 pounds
- Page Count: 276
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