Publisher's Synopsis
Tales and Novels V6: The Absentee, A Tale of Fashionable Life; Madame De Fleury; Emilie De Coulanges; and The Modern Griselda is a book written by Maria Edgeworth and published in 1848. The book is a collection of four stories that are interconnected by their focus on the lives of women in the 18th and 19th centuries. The first story, The Absentee, tells the story of Lord and Lady Clonbrony, who are absentee landlords living in England while their estates in Ireland are managed by agents. The story explores the impact of absenteeism on the Irish people and the challenges faced by the Clonbronys as they try to maintain their social status while dealing with financial difficulties.Madame de Fleury is the second story and focuses on the life of a French aristocrat who is forced to flee her country during the French Revolution. The story explores themes of loyalty, love, and sacrifice as Madame de Fleury tries to rebuild her life in England.Emilie de Coulanges is the third story and tells the tale of a young French woman who is forced to marry a man she does not love. The story explores the challenges faced by women in arranged marriages and the impact of societal expectations on their lives.The final story, The Modern Griselda, is a retelling of a medieval tale about a woman who endures great hardships to prove her love and loyalty to her husband. The story explores themes of gender roles, love, and sacrifice.Overall, Tales and Novels V6: The Absentee, A Tale of Fashionable Life; Madame De Fleury; Emilie De Coulanges; and The Modern Griselda is a collection of stories that provide a glimpse into the lives of women in different social and historical contexts.In Nine Volumes.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.
