Emma Clifford: Or True And False Profession (1850)

By E. J. Standish

Book Overview

""Emma Clifford: Or True And False Profession"" is a novel written by E.J. Standish and first published in 1850. The story follows the title character, Emma Clifford, as she navigates the complexities of Victorian society and the expectations placed upon women of her class. Emma is a young woman of great beauty and charm, but she is also intelligent and ambitious, with a strong desire to make a meaningful contribution to the world around her. As the novel unfolds, Emma finds herself caught between two very different men: the wealthy and influential Sir Henry Ashford, and the handsome but less well-off Edward Merton. Both men profess their love for her, but Emma must decide which of them is truly worthy of her affections. Along the way, she must also contend with the machinations of jealous rivals, the disapproval of her family, and the challenges posed by her own conflicting desires and ambitions.Through Emma's experiences, Standish explores many of the key themes of Victorian literature, including the role of women in society, the tension between tradition and progress, and the importance of honesty and integrity in personal relationships. The novel also offers a fascinating glimpse into the social and cultural mores of the era, with vivid descriptions of the fashions, customs, and attitudes of Victorian England. Overall, ""Emma Clifford: Or True And False Profession"" is a compelling and thought-provoking novel that will appeal to readers of historical fiction, romance, and classic literature.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1165340259
• ISBN13: 9781165340255
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 230 Pages
• Weight: 0.69 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"