Publisher's Synopsis
""The Duchess Emilia: A Romance"" by Barrett Wendell is a novel set in the 17th century. The story revolves around the life of the beautiful and intelligent Duchess Emilia, who is married to a cruel and abusive Duke. Despite her unhappy marriage, Emilia tries to find solace in her passion for literature and her close friendship with a young poet named Charles. As Emilia's marriage deteriorates further, she finds herself drawn to Charles and begins to question the societal norms that dictate her life. However, their relationship is complicated by the fact that Charles is a commoner and Emilia is a Duchess. As the plot unfolds, Emilia must navigate the complicated world of court politics and societal expectations while trying to find happiness and fulfillment in her own life. The novel is a tale of love, passion, and the struggle for personal freedom in a rigid and unforgiving society.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
