The Three Miss Kings - Cambridge, Ada
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"The Three Miss Kings: An Australian Story" by Ada Cambridge is a compelling novel exploring the lives and destinies of three sisters in 19th-century Australia. The story delves into the complexities of family relationships, societal expectations, and the challenges faced by women in a patriarchal society. Cambridge masterfully portrays the distinct personalities and aspirations of each sister, offering a nuanced perspective on their struggles and triumphs. Set against the backdrop of the Australian landscape, the novel provides a rich tapestry of social and historical context. Through vivid…mehr

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"The Three Miss Kings: An Australian Story" by Ada Cambridge is a compelling novel exploring the lives and destinies of three sisters in 19th-century Australia. The story delves into the complexities of family relationships, societal expectations, and the challenges faced by women in a patriarchal society. Cambridge masterfully portrays the distinct personalities and aspirations of each sister, offering a nuanced perspective on their struggles and triumphs. Set against the backdrop of the Australian landscape, the novel provides a rich tapestry of social and historical context. Through vivid descriptions and engaging storytelling, Cambridge captures the essence of a bygone era, making "The Three Miss Kings" a captivating read for those interested in historical fiction and Australian 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 was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. 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. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. 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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Ada Cambridge (1844-1926), an English-born Australian writer, remains a notable figure in the landscape of colonial Australian literature. Her literary journey began when she moved to Australia after her marriage to a Church of England clergyman, George Frederick Cross in 1870. Cambridge's writing, mainly novels and poetry, often delved into themes of love, marriage, and the position of women in society, reflecting her own life experiences and the larger dynamics of the English-speaking world in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. Notable among her work is 'The Three Miss Kings' (1891), a novel characterized by its exploration of the roles and aspirations of women within the framework of an Australian setting. This book, like many of her novels, exhibits Cambridge's insightful narrative style and her skillful portrayal of character development, with a sharp critique of social norms and the constraints imposed on women. Her writing style combined romanticism with realism, making her works enduringly appealing. As an author, Cambridge was prolific and achieved significant renown in her time; her work contributed to the canvas of female-centered narratives, illuminating the Australian colonial experience from a woman's perspective. The literary significance of Ada Cambridge has been recognized with the annual Ada Cambridge writing prizes, which honor her legacy and contributions to Australian literature.