Mary Bruntonová byla skotská romanopiscí, jejíž díla nově definovala ženskost. Její próza je oceňována pro bohatství invence, spád děje, pronikavé postřehy a erotickou hloubku. Bruntonová se ve svých dílech zabývala tématy, která zkoumala ženskou zkušenost a společenské role, přičemž její romány vzbuzovaly značný ohlas a byly překládány do jiných jazyků.
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.