A Life Sentence - Sergeant, Adeline
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Adeline Sergeant's "A Life Sentence: A Novel" explores the complexities of marriage and societal expectations in 19th-century domestic life. This meticulously prepared edition of a classic work of women's fiction delves into the often-constrained roles assigned to women and the social issues that shaped their lives. A compelling example of general and literary fiction, "A Life Sentence" presents a historical romance that resonates with timeless themes. Discover a world where personal desires clash with social norms, creating a dramatic tapestry of love, duty, and the search for individual…mehr

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Adeline Sergeant's "A Life Sentence: A Novel" explores the complexities of marriage and societal expectations in 19th-century domestic life. This meticulously prepared edition of a classic work of women's fiction delves into the often-constrained roles assigned to women and the social issues that shaped their lives. A compelling example of general and literary fiction, "A Life Sentence" presents a historical romance that resonates with timeless themes. Discover a world where personal desires clash with social norms, creating a dramatic tapestry of love, duty, and the search for individual fulfillment. Sergeant's insightful narrative offers a glimpse into a bygone era, where the bonds of matrimony could feel, for some, like a life sentence. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
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Adeline Sergeant (1851-1904) was a prolific English author, known for her numerous contributions to Victorian literature. Born Elizabeth Adeline Sergeant, she published under Adeline Sergeant as a means to distinguish her literary identity. Her career spanned over three decades, within which she authored more than ninety novels exploring themes of love, morality, and social issues, pertinent to the lives of middle-class English society of her time. 'A Life Sentence' offers a hallmark of her narrative finesse and insight into the complexities of human relationships. Sergeant's literary style is characterized by a compassionate portrayal of her characters' internal and external conflicts, executed within tightly knit plots that often challenge societal norms. Her works continue to be a valuable resource for those interested in the evolution of female authorship and the Victorian novel. Although not as well-known as her peers, her commitment to her craft and the volume of her contributions make Adeline Sergeant a notable figure in 19th-century English literature.