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Set against the backdrop of Regency England, this work delves into the life of Harriette Wilson, the era's most prominent courtesan. Known for her beauty, style, and sharp wit, Wilson navigated a world of privilege, blackmailing the aristocracy through her memoirs to secure her financial future. The novella-length introduction by Lesley Blanch offers rich portraits of society's eccentric characters, blending meticulous historical detail with engaging narrative. It serves as a corrective to simplistic views of Regency society, highlighting its complexities and scandals.
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Regency England Undressed: Harriette Wilson, the Greatest Courtesan of her Age, Lesley Blanchová
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- Rok vydání
- 2016
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- Titul
- Regency England Undressed: Harriette Wilson, the Greatest Courtesan of her Age
- Jazyk
- anglicky
- Autoři
- Lesley Blanchová
- Vydavatel
- Yvette Benavidez Garcia
- Rok vydání
- 2016
- Vazba
- měkká
- Počet stran
- 134
- ISBN13
- 9780993355226
- Kategorie
- Životopisy a myšlenky
- Anotace
- Set against the backdrop of Regency England, this work delves into the life of Harriette Wilson, the era's most prominent courtesan. Known for her beauty, style, and sharp wit, Wilson navigated a world of privilege, blackmailing the aristocracy through her memoirs to secure her financial future. The novella-length introduction by Lesley Blanch offers rich portraits of society's eccentric characters, blending meticulous historical detail with engaging narrative. It serves as a corrective to simplistic views of Regency society, highlighting its complexities and scandals.