The Countess And Gertrude V4: Or Modes Of Discipline (1811)

By Laetitia-Matilda Hawkins

Book Overview

The Countess And Gertrude V4: Or Modes Of Discipline (1811) is a novel written by Laetitia-Matilda Hawkins. The story revolves around the lives of two women, the Countess and Gertrude, who have very different backgrounds and personalities. The Countess is a wealthy and aristocratic woman who is used to a life of luxury and privilege. Gertrude, on the other hand, is a poor and humble girl who has had to work hard for everything she has.Despite their differences, the Countess takes Gertrude under her wing and decides to teach her the ways of the world. She introduces her to high society and teaches her how to behave like a lady. However, as Gertrude becomes more and more immersed in this world, she begins to question whether it is truly the life she wants for herself.The novel explores themes of class, gender, and morality, as well as the idea of discipline and how it can be used to shape a person's character. It is a thought-provoking and engaging read that will appeal to fans of historical fiction and classic literature.In Four Volumes.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: 1165809753
• ISBN13: 9781165809752
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 432 Pages
• Weight: 1.27 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"