The Judge - West, Rebecca
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"The Judge" by Rebecca West offers a compelling glimpse into 19th-century Scottish social life and customs. This meticulously prepared edition allows readers to immerse themselves in a rich family saga, exploring the complexities of relationships and the enduring power of tradition. As a notable work of women's literature, the novel provides insight into the lives and experiences of women within a specific historical context. Delve into a world shaped by the unique customs of Scotland, where family ties and societal expectations intertwine to create a tapestry of human experience. Through…mehr

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"The Judge" by Rebecca West offers a compelling glimpse into 19th-century Scottish social life and customs. This meticulously prepared edition allows readers to immerse themselves in a rich family saga, exploring the complexities of relationships and the enduring power of tradition. As a notable work of women's literature, the novel provides insight into the lives and experiences of women within a specific historical context. Delve into a world shaped by the unique customs of Scotland, where family ties and societal expectations intertwine to create a tapestry of human experience. Through carefully crafted prose, West paints a vivid picture of a bygone era, making "The Judge" a timeless exploration of the human condition, suitable for those interested in historical fiction and the intricacies of social dynamics. Experience the heart of Scotland through this classic work of literature. 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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Rebecca West was a British author, journalist, literary critic, and travel writer. West, a novelist who worked in a variety of genres, reviewed books for The Times, the New York Herald Tribune, The Sunday Telegraph, and The New Republic, as well as serving as a Bookman correspondent. Rebecca West was born Cicily Isabel Fairfield in London, England, in 1892, and grew up in an environment rich in intellectual stimulation, political debate, vibrant conversation, books, and music. Her Scottish mother, Isabella, was a talented pianist who did not pursue a musical career after marrying Charles Fairfield. He never returned to them, dying poor and alone in a boarding house in Liverpool in 1906, when Cicily was 14. The rest of the family went to Edinburgh, Scotland, where Cicily attended George Watson's Ladies College. She had to leave school in 1907 because of illness.She elected not to return after recuperating from the sickness, later describing her time at Watson's as "prison".