Nell Gwyn: The Story Of Her Life

By Lewis Melville

Book Overview

""Nell Gwyn: The Story Of Her Life"" by Lewis Melville is a biography of the famous English actress and mistress of King Charles II, Nell Gwyn. The book traces her life from her humble beginnings as an orange seller in the streets of London to her rise as one of the most popular actresses of her time. Melville delves into her relationships with various men, including the King, and sheds light on her role in the political and cultural landscape of Restoration England. The book also explores the challenges Nell faced as a woman in a male-dominated society and the impact of her legacy on English history. Melville's writing is engaging and informative, providing readers with a comprehensive understanding of Nell's life and times. Overall, ""Nell Gwyn: The Story Of Her Life"" is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of England, theater, or women's rights.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: 1430486287
• ISBN13: 9781430486282
• Release Date: March 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 384 Pages
• Weight: 1.24 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"