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pp. xvii 243, “Frances Brooke, the author of Canada’s first novel, The History of Emily Montague, was an eighteenth-century English essayist, novelist, and playwright. Although she spent most of her life in London, her sojourn in Quebec inspired her to write a novel with a Canadian setting, which earned her a firm place in Canadian literary history. In describing Frances Brooke and her work, Lorraine McMullen conveys a vivid picture of a woman of spirit and determination as well as talent. She also recreates the brilliant world of eighteenth-century London in which Brooke moved.”
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| ISBN | 0774801905 | |
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| ISBN13 | 9780774801904 | |
| Number of pages | 243 | |
| Original Title | An Odd Attempt in a Woman : The Literary Life of Frances Brooke | |
| Published Date | 1983 | |
| Book Condition | Very Good | |
| Jacket Condition | Very Good | |
| Binding | Hardcover | |
| Size | 8vo | |
| Place of Publication | Vancouver | |
| Edition | First Edition | |
| Category: | Special Literature | |
| Author: | Lorraine McMullen | |
| Publisher: | University of British Columbia Press |
pp. xvii 243, “Frances Brooke, the author of Canada’s first novel, The History of Emily Montague, was an eighteenth-century English essayist, novelist, and playwright. Although she spent most of her life in London, her sojourn in Quebec inspired her to write a novel with a Canadian setting, which earned her a firm place in Canadian literary history. In describing Frances Brooke and her work, Lorraine McMullen conveys a vivid picture of a woman of spirit and determination as well as talent. She also recreates the brilliant world of eighteenth-century London in which Brooke moved.”
| Weight | 1.1 kg |
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