Publisher's Synopsis
Fashionable Tales: Emilie de Coulanges and Almeria is a book written by Maria Edgeworth. It is a collection of two short stories that revolve around the theme of fashion and its impact on society. The first story, Emilie de Coulanges, is about a young French girl who comes to England and becomes a fashion icon. Her beauty and style attract the attention of many suitors, but she soon realizes that her obsession with fashion has blinded her to the true nature of those around her. The second story, Almeria, is about a young woman who is forced to marry a wealthy man for financial security. She becomes a fashion icon and is admired by many, but her marriage is unhappy and she must navigate the complexities of societal expectations and her own desires. Through these two tales, Edgeworth explores the dangers and allure of fashion in 18th century society.1843. Contains two novels, Emilie de Coulanges and Almeria, by the author Edgeworth, whose stories had a moral purpose behind them, usually pointing out the duty of the upper class toward their tenants. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.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.
