Charlotte Turner Smith was an English Romantic poet and novelist. She initiated a revival of the English sonnet, helped establish the conventions of Gothic fiction, and wrote political novels of sensibility. Her work often explores the intricate relationships between individuals and societal forces.
This book is a Gothic novel about a young girl named Emmeline who is forced to leave her home and seek refuge in a castle after her father's death. Smith's work is notable for its portrayal of female characters and its critique of the patriarchal social order, making it an important feminist text of the late 18th century.
This epistolary novel tells the story of a young Hungarian writer who travels throughout Europe in search of inspiration, encountering a variety of characters and situations along the way. With its vivid descriptions of people and places, and its incisive commentary on political and social issues of the day, this book is a fascinating look at the world of early 19th century European intellectual life.
This is an enchanting travelogue-cum-romance that follows the adventures of the young and vivacious Miss Warwick as she travels across Europe in search of love and adventure. Along the way, she encounters a cast of colorful characters, falls in and out of love, and ultimately discovers her true calling in life.
First published in 1793, 'The Emigrants' was one of the earliest literary works to address the experiences of the English abroad. Smith's vivid depiction of the struggles faced by emigrants remains relevant today.
A Gothic novel by English writer Charlotte Turner Smith. First published in 1788, this novel tells the story of a young woman who is orphaned, impoverished, and subject to the machinations of an unscrupulous guardian. Full of suspense, intrigue, and romantic drama, this novel is a classic of its genre.
The letters of Henrietta, a solitary wanderer, are collected and presented in this moving epistolary novel from Charlotte Turner Smith. Henrietta's journey takes her through various European countries as she seeks to establish a new life for herself, and her letters offer a fascinating glimpse into the social and cultural milieu of her time.
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