Irene's Dower (1878)

By Charles Collinet Deslys

Book Overview

""Irene's Dower"" is a novel written by Charles Collinet Deslys and originally published in 1878. Set in France during the 19th century, the story follows the life of Irene, a young woman who is forced into a loveless marriage with a wealthy aristocrat. Despite her husband's wealth and status, Irene finds herself unhappy and unfulfilled in her new life. As the story progresses, Irene becomes increasingly disillusioned with her marriage and begins to question the values and expectations of French society. She finds solace in the company of a group of artists and intellectuals who share her passion for literature, music, and art. Through her relationships with these individuals, Irene begins to discover her own voice and identity, and she ultimately finds the courage to break free from the constraints of her marriage and pursue her own path in life. ""Irene's Dower"" is a poignant and thought-provoking novel that explores themes of love, identity, and societal expectations. It is a timeless tale that continues to resonate with readers today.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: 1165486571
• ISBN13: 9781165486571
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 318 Pages
• Weight: 0.94 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"