Bøger af Frances Sheridan

Memoirs of Miss Sidney Bidulph is a novel written by Frances Sheridan. The story is set in the 18th century and follows the life of Sidney Bidulph, a young woman from a wealthy family. Sidney is intelligent and independent-minded, but she is also deeply devoted to her family and her social status. The novel explores themes of love, marriage, and social class. Sidney falls in love with a young man named Mr. Faulkland, but their relationship is opposed by her family due to his lower social status. Sidney is torn between her love for Faulkland and her duty to her family. Throughout the novel, Sidney must navigate the complex social norms of her time and the expectations placed upon her as a young woman of her class. She faces challenges and setbacks, but ultimately finds a way to reconcile her love for Faulkland with her responsibilities to her family.Memoirs of Miss Sidney Bidulph is a classic novel of the 18th century, known for its portrayal of complex characters and its exploration of social issues of the time. It is a compelling and thought-provoking read that offers insights into the world of the Georgian era.Most sure it is, every place will be delightful to me where I can enjoy his company, and have my dear little babes with me; but methinks two country houses are an unnecessary charge, and more than suits our fortune. I pray God this tender husband may not have a strong and prudent reason for this conduct, which out of kindness he conceals; perhaps he thinks this little spot at South-park may some time hence be the whole of our dependance, and he has a mind to be before-hand with ill fortune.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.

The History of Nourjahad is a novel written by Frances Sheridan. The story revolves around the life of a Persian nobleman named Nourjahad. The novel is set in the 18th century and is divided into two parts. In the first part, Nourjahad is depicted as a wealthy and powerful man who indulges in all kinds of pleasures and vices. He is arrogant, selfish, and has no regard for anyone else's feelings.However, in the second part of the novel, Nourjahad's life takes a dramatic turn. He has an epiphany and realizes the error of his ways. He becomes a changed man and starts to live a life of virtue and compassion. The novel explores themes of morality, redemption, and the power of self-reflection.The History of Nourjahad is considered a classic work of literature and is known for its vivid descriptions of Persian culture and society. The novel has been praised for its beautiful prose, engaging plot, and well-developed characters. It is a must-read for anyone interested in Persian literature, philosophy, or history.What have you to object to Nourjahad, said the sultan, finding that they all continued silent, looking at each other? His youth, replied the eldest of the counsellors. That objection, answered Schemzeddin, will grow lighter every day. His avarice, cried the second. Thou art not just, said the sultan, in charging him with that; he has no support but from my bounty, nor did he ever yet take advantage of that interest which he knows he has in me, to desire an encrease of it. What I have charged him with, is in his nature notwithstanding, replied the old lord. What hast thou to urge, cried the sultan, to his third adviser? His love of pleasure, answered he.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.

""M�����moires de Miss Sidney Bidulph V2: Extraits de son Journal (1762)"" est un roman �����pistolaire de l'auteure anglaise Frances Sheridan. Le livre est la suite du premier volume et suit les m�����moires de Miss Sidney Bidulph, une jeune femme qui relate ses exp�����riences et ses r�����flexions dans son journal intime. Le roman est �����crit sous forme de lettres et de journaux intimes, donnant un aper�����u de la vie de la haute soci�����t����� anglaise du XVIIIe si�����cle. Les th�����mes abord�����s dans le livre incluent l'amour, le mariage, la famille, la religion et la moralit�����. Le livre est consid�����r����� comme un exemple pr�����coce de la litt�����rature f�����minine anglaise et est souvent compar����� aux �����uvres de Jane Austen.This Book Is In French.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.

In 1761, Frances Sheridan published her novel The Memoirs of Miss Sidney Bidulph, which became a popular and widely praised example of the sentimental novel. The Conclusions, that novel's sequel, is set eight years later, after Sidney Bidulph's marriage and motherhood. Psychologically subtle and emotionally immediate, the novel is told almost entirely in the form of letters.