1924: Shirley, a novel by Charlotte, Emily and Anne Bronte, part XIV of the World’s Classics

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Shirley is a novel written by the Bronte sisters, Charlotte, Emily, and Anne, and was published in 1924. The story is set in Yorkshire during the Napoleonic Wars and follows the lives of two young women, Caroline and Shirley. Caroline is a quiet and reserved girl who lives with her uncle, while Shirley is a wealthy heiress who owns a large estate. The two women become friends and their lives become intertwined as they navigate love, politics, and social class in a changing world.

The novel is a classic example of Victorian literature and explores themes of gender roles, class divisions, and the struggles of women in a male-dominated society. The Bronte sisters were known for their strong female characters and Shirley is no exception. The novel is a captivating read that transports the reader to a bygone era and provides a glimpse into the lives of women during a time of great social and political change.

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1924: Shirley, a novel by Charlotte, Emily and Anne Bronte, part XIV of the World’s Classics the novels of the Bronte sisters. Published by Humphrey Milford, Oxford University Press. 645 pages.

A compact green hardcover volume with gilt ornamentation and lettering on spine; red cloth bookmark present. Measures 15×9.5cm.

There is an ink inscription by previous owner:

“A. G. Goulding
October 1925.”

There is no other writing or markings anywhere else in the book.

The book is in a very condition, and would make a wonderful gift.

Weight .24 kg
Dimensions 15.5 × 9.5 × 2.5 cm
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