The History of Sir George Ellison (Eighteenth-Century Novels by Women) [Hardcover ]

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pp. 235, “The History of Sir George Ellison (1766) is an important novel, both utopian and dystopian. Sir George, a man of benevolence, follows the pattern of the female utopia set forth in Scott’s first novel, A Description of Millenium Hall (1762). In this sequel, Scott addresses issues of slavery, marriage, education, law and social justice, class pretensions, and the position of women in society, consistently emphasizing the importance, for both genders and all classes and ages, of devoting one’s life to meaningful work. Although she adopted a gradualist approach to reform, Scott’s uncompromising revelation of the corruption of English society in her day is clear-sighted, arresting, and hard-hitting.”

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ISBN 0813119383
ISBN13 9780813119380
Number of pages 235
Original Title The History of Sir George Ellison (Eighteenth-Century Novels by Women) [Hardcover ]
Published Date 1995
Book Condition Very Good
Jacket Condition Very Good
Binding Hardcover
Size 8vo
Place of Publication Lexington, KY
Edition First edition
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pp. 235, “The History of Sir George Ellison (1766) is an important novel, both utopian and dystopian. Sir George, a man of benevolence, follows the pattern of the female utopia set forth in Scott’s first novel, A Description of Millenium Hall (1762). In this sequel, Scott addresses issues of slavery, marriage, education, law and social justice, class pretensions, and the position of women in society, consistently emphasizing the importance, for both genders and all classes and ages, of devoting one’s life to meaningful work. Although she adopted a gradualist approach to reform, Scott’s uncompromising revelation of the corruption of English society in her day is clear-sighted, arresting, and hard-hitting.”

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Weight 1 kg