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Shirley (version 2)

Shirley (version 2)

著者： Charlotte Brontë
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Set against the backdrop of early 19th-century England, Charlotte Brontës second novel, Shirley, immerses readers in a time of profound political and social transformation, marked by the Industrial Revolution and the Napoleonic Wars. At its heart, this captivating tale explores themes of romance and the shifting values of a changing world. The narrative follows the intertwined lives of two couples the Moore brothers, Louis and Robert, along with Caroline Helstone and Shirley Keeldar, as they navigate their struggles and triumphs. The evocative final scenes encapsulate the essence of this era, leaving readers with a yearning for a more compassionate and equitable future while mourning the enchanting world of natures beauty that is slipping away. - Summary by Jim LockeCopyright 19th and 20th Century Fiction アート 文学史・文学批評 社会科学
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