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Set against the backdrop of the Franco-Prussian War, the narrative explores societal attitudes towards women labeled as "fallen." The story features Captain Arnault and Surgeons Surville and Wetzel, alongside Mercy Merrick, a nurse, and Grace Roseberry, a traveler. Collins delves into the complexities of love, morality, and redemption, challenging the norms of his time through these richly developed characters. The novel reflects his critique of societal hypocrisy while intertwining themes of war and personal struggle.
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The New Magdalen, Wilkie Collins
- Language
- Released
- 2008
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- Title
- The New Magdalen
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Wilkie Collins
- Publisher
- Book Jungle
- Released
- 2008
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 284
- ISBN13
- 9781605970035
- Category
- Fiction
- Description
- Set against the backdrop of the Franco-Prussian War, the narrative explores societal attitudes towards women labeled as "fallen." The story features Captain Arnault and Surgeons Surville and Wetzel, alongside Mercy Merrick, a nurse, and Grace Roseberry, a traveler. Collins delves into the complexities of love, morality, and redemption, challenging the norms of his time through these richly developed characters. The novel reflects his critique of societal hypocrisy while intertwining themes of war and personal struggle.