A Group Of Noble Dames

""A Group of Noble Dames"" is a collection of short stories written by Thomas Hardy, originally published in 1891. The book consists of ten stories, each featuring a different noblewoman from the 17th to the 19th century. The stories explore the lives and loves of these women, their relationships with men, and the societal expectations placed upon them. Hardy's writing style is characterized by his vivid descriptions of rural life, and the stories are set in the countryside of Wessex, England. The themes of love, marriage, and social class are prevalent throughout the book, and each story offers a unique perspective on these topics. Overall, ""A Group of Noble Dames"" is a compelling and insightful exploration of the lives of women in different historical periods and their struggles to navigate the constraints of their society.It was apparently an idea, rather than a passion, that inspired Lord Uplandtowers' resolve to win her. Nobody ever knew when he formed it, or whence he got his assurance of success in the face of her manifest dislike of him. Possibly not until after that first important act of her life which I shall presently mention. His matured and cynical doggedness at the age of nineteen, when impulse mostly rules calculation, was remarkable.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.