The Maiden And Married Life Of Mary Powell, Afterwards Mistress Milton (1898) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781164019152)

""The Maiden and Married Life of Mary Powell, Afterwards Mistress Milton"" is a historical novel written by Anne Manning in 1898. The book tells the story of Mary Powell, the first wife of the famous poet John Milton. The novel is set in the 17th century and revolves around the life of Mary, who is forced into a marriage with Milton at the age of 17. Mary, who comes from a Royalist family, finds it hard to adjust to her new life as a Puritan wife. She leaves Milton after a month of marriage and returns to her family. The novel explores the challenges Mary faces in her married life and her eventual return to Milton after her father's death. The story is based on real-life events and is a fascinating insight into the life of a woman in the 17th century. Manning's writing style is engaging and vivid, making this book an enjoyable read for anyone interested in historical fiction.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: Anne Manning
ISBN-10: 1164019155
ISBN-13: 9781164019152
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 246
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.74lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.52d