Stella And Vanessa: A Romance Of The Days Of Swift (1853) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781164901167)

Stella and Vanessa: A Romance of the Days of Swift is a novel written by Lady Duff Gordon and published in 1853. The story is set in the 18th century and revolves around the lives of two women, Stella and Vanessa, who are both in love with the same man, Jonathan Swift. Stella is a beautiful and intelligent young woman who is deeply in love with Swift, a famous writer and poet. However, Swift is also in love with Vanessa, a wealthy and sophisticated woman who is his intellectual equal. The two women become friends and confidantes, but their friendship is put to the test when they both realize that they are in love with the same man.As the story unfolds, the reader is taken on a journey through the complex relationships and emotions of these three characters. Lady Duff Gordon explores themes of love, jealousy, betrayal, and the struggle for power and control in relationships. The novel also provides a fascinating glimpse into the literary and social world of 18th century England, as well as the life and work of Jonathan Swift.Overall, Stella and Vanessa is a captivating and thought-provoking novel that offers a unique perspective on the complexities of love and relationships. Lady Duff Gordon's writing is elegant and engaging, and her characters are richly drawn and highly relatable. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in historical fiction, romance, or the works of Jonathan Swift.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.

Author: Lady Duff Gordon
ISBN-10: 1164901168
ISBN-13: 9781164901167
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 284
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.84lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.60d