La pudique Albion by Hector France
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France, Hector, 1837-1908
French
"La pudique Albion" by Hector France is a critical novel written in the late 19th century. The work explores the hypocrisy and moral façade of British society, particularly focusing on themes of purity, vice, and societal pretense. The narrative seems to delve into the stark contrasts between public deportment and private behavior, likely highlight...
as the narrator reflects on English society's obsession with appearances and hypocrisy. With vivid illustrations, the text introduces the character of Nelly Fergusson, a young girl in an orphanage under the strict oversight of Miss Rabbit, who embodies the repressive norms and moral severity of the era. The scene unfolds mercilessly as Miss Rabbit prepares to punish Nelly, revealing the brutal discipline enforced on students while critiquing the moral absurdities that underpin such practices. Overall, the beginning of the story establishes a setting ripe for exploring the complexities of societal expectations and the dark undercurrents of British moralism. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Charles Thomas
4 months agoCompared to other books on this topic, it manages to explain difficult concepts in plain English. A valuable addition to my digital library.
Dorothy Hill
4 months agoMy professor recommended this and it creates a vivid world that you simply do not want to leave. A solid resource I will return to often.
Richard Martinez
3 weeks agoIf you enjoy this genre, the narrative structure is incredibly compelling and well-thought-out. I learned so much from this.
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Patricia Harris
2 months agoI stumbled upon this by accident and the diagrams and footnotes included in this version are very helpful. It was exactly what I needed right now.