The Autobiography Of A Slander (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781419153242)

The Autobiography of a Slander is a novel written by Edna Lyall, first published in 1892. The story is narrated by a slanderous rumor that spreads through a small English town, causing chaos and destruction in its wake. The rumor implicates a young woman, Rachel West, in a scandalous affair with a married man, and despite her innocence, she is ostracized by the community and forced to flee. The novel explores themes of reputation, gossip, and the power of words to shape our perceptions of others. Through the voice of the slanderous rumor, Lyall exposes the insidious nature of gossip and its ability to destroy lives. The novel also critiques the hypocrisy and moral judgment of Victorian society, particularly towards women who were often unfairly targeted by rumors and slander.Overall, The Autobiography of a Slander is a powerful and thought-provoking novel that still resonates with readers today. It is a cautionary tale about the dangers of rumor and the importance of truth and justice in our society.The sound waves set in motion by Mrs. O'Reilly's words were tumultuously heaving in the atmosphere when I sprang into being, a young but perfectly formed and most promising slander. A delicious odour of tea pervaded the drawing-room, it was orange-flower pekoe, and Mrs. O'Reilly was just handing one of the delicate Crown Derby cups to her visitor, Miss Lena Houghton.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: Edna Lyall
ISBN-10: 1419153242
ISBN-13: 9781419153242
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 06/17/2004
Pages: 48
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.22lbs
Size: 9.18h x 7.46w x 0.12d