The Quest Of The Gilt-Edged Girl (1897)

By Richard De Lyrienne

Book Overview

The Quest Of The Gilt-Edged Girl is a novel written by Richard De Lyrienne and first published in 1897. The story follows the journey of a young man named Jack, who sets out on a quest to find the perfect woman, the ""gilt-edged girl"". Along the way, he encounters a variety of women, each with their own unique qualities and flaws. As Jack travels through different cities and social circles, he becomes increasingly disillusioned with his search and begins to question whether the perfect woman truly exists. He also grapples with his own feelings of inadequacy and insecurity, as he struggles to define his own identity and place in the world. The novel is a commentary on the societal expectations placed on women and the unrealistic ideals of beauty and perfection that are often perpetuated in literature and culture. It also explores themes of self-discovery, identity, and the search for meaning and purpose in life. Overall, The Quest Of The Gilt-Edged Girl is a thought-provoking and insightful work of fiction that offers a nuanced critique of the societal norms and expectations that shape our lives and relationships.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: 1104399199
• ISBN13: 9781104399191
• Release Date: April 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 108 Pages
• Weight: 0.34 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"