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The Little Vanities Of Mrs. Whittaker

- A Novel (1904)

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""The Little Vanities of Mrs. Whittaker"" is a novel written by John Strange Winter and first published in 1904. The story follows the life of Mrs. Whittaker, a middle-aged woman living in London with her husband and two children. Despite her comfortable life, Mrs. Whittaker is consumed by her own vanity and constantly seeks to improve her social status and appearance. As the novel progresses, Mrs. Whittaker becomes increasingly obsessed with her own image and begins to neglect her family and relationships. She becomes involved in a series of scandalous affairs and manipulates those around her in order to maintain her social standing. Throughout the novel, Winter explores the themes of vanity, social climbing, and the consequences of selfishness. The story serves as a cautionary tale about the dangers of becoming too obsessed with one's own appearance and status, and the toll it can take on personal relationships and happiness. Overall, ""The Little Vanities of Mrs. Whittaker"" is a compelling and thought-provoking novel that delves into the complexities of human nature and the pitfalls of vanity and selfishness.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.

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  • Sprog:
  • Engelsk
  • ISBN:
  • 9781167220296
  • Indbinding:
  • Paperback
  • Sideantal:
  • 322
  • Udgivet:
  • 10. september 2010
  • Størrelse:
  • 152x229x17 mm.
  • Vægt:
  • 431 g.
  • 2-3 uger.
  • 23. december 2024
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""The Little Vanities of Mrs. Whittaker"" is a novel written by John Strange Winter and first published in 1904. The story follows the life of Mrs. Whittaker, a middle-aged woman living in London with her husband and two children. Despite her comfortable life, Mrs. Whittaker is consumed by her own vanity and constantly seeks to improve her social status and appearance. As the novel progresses, Mrs. Whittaker becomes increasingly obsessed with her own image and begins to neglect her family and relationships. She becomes involved in a series of scandalous affairs and manipulates those around her in order to maintain her social standing. Throughout the novel, Winter explores the themes of vanity, social climbing, and the consequences of selfishness. The story serves as a cautionary tale about the dangers of becoming too obsessed with one's own appearance and status, and the toll it can take on personal relationships and happiness. Overall, ""The Little Vanities of Mrs. Whittaker"" is a compelling and thought-provoking novel that delves into the complexities of human nature and the pitfalls of vanity and selfishness.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.

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