This book follows Vera, a spirited aristocrat whose artistic and intellectual aspirations collide with society's cloistered expectations of women in the early 1900s. Despite familial pressure to conform to the role of a dutiful wife and mother, Vera secretly attends art school to hone her talent as a painter. Throughout her journey, she navigates the tension between duty and desire, questioning societal norms and seeking fulfillment beyond the traditional confines of her aristocratic life. The author explores themes of art, ambition, and the struggle for women's self-determination against the backdrop of a rapidly changing world, ultimately offering a timeless reflection on the complexities of female identity and the pursuit of dreams.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book follows Vera, a spirited aristocrat whose artistic and intellectual aspirations collide with society's cloistered expectations of women in the early 1900s. Despite familial pressure to conform to the role of a dutiful wife and mother, Vera secretly attends art school to hone her talent as a painter. Throughout her journey, she navigates the tension between duty and desire, questioning societal norms and seeking fulfillment beyond the traditional confines of her aristocratic life. The author explores themes of art, ambition, and the struggle for women's self-determination against the backdrop of a rapidly changing world, ultimately offering a timeless reflection on the complexities of female identity and the pursuit of dreams. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781334499913_0
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PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Seller Inventory # LW-9781334499913
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