Wits And The Woman

By Violet Mary Irwin

Book Overview

Wits and the Woman is a novel by Violet Irwin, published in 1909. The book is set in London and follows the story of a young woman named Lady Susan, who is known for her wit and intelligence. Lady Susan is pursued by several suitors, including the wealthy and powerful Lord St. George and the charming but untrustworthy Captain O'Hara.As Lady Susan navigates the complexities of courtship and society, she must also contend with the expectations placed upon her as a woman in the early 20th century. Despite her intelligence and wit, Lady Susan is expected to conform to traditional gender roles and marry for wealth and status rather than love.The novel explores themes of love, marriage, and societal expectations, as well as the role of women in early 20th century England. Through Lady Susan's experiences, the book offers a glimpse into the challenges faced by women of the time and the limitations placed upon them by society.Overall, Wits and the Woman is a compelling and thought-provoking novel that offers a fascinating glimpse into the world of early 20th century England and the complex dynamics of courtship and societal expectations.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: 1432658492
• ISBN13: 9781432658496
• Release Date: June 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 340 Pages
• Weight: 1.10 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"