Mary Brunton était une romancière écossaise dont les œuvres ont redéfini la féminité. Sa prose est louée pour sa richesse d'invention, la profusion d'incidents, ses commentaires avisés et son intention et sa réalité érotiques. Brunton a exploré des thèmes qui examinaient l'expérience féminine et les rôles sociaux, ses romans rencontrant un lectorat considérable et étant traduits dans d'autres langues.
This influential work of moral philosophy explores the nature of discipline and self-control, and their role in shaping the individual's character. Brunton provides practical advice for cultivating these traits, drawing on her own experience and the wisdom of ancient philosophers.
Emmeline is a novel by Mary Brunton that follows the story of a young woman and her struggles to assert her independence in a society dominated by men. The novel deals with themes of love, marriage, and women's rights. Along with Emmeline, this book also includes some of Brunton's other works.
This is a powerful novel by Scottish author Mary Brunton. It tells the story of a young woman, Lucy, who struggles to maintain her sense of self-worth in the face of societal pressures to conform. The novel provides a powerful critique of the expectations placed on women during the early 19th century, and remains a classic of Scottish literature.