"Griselda: A Society Novel in Rhymed Verse" by Wilfrid Scawen Blunt is a tale from the late 1800s that uses rhyming poetry to discuss big ideas like love and doing what's right, all through the eyes of Griselda, a stylish woman trying to find her way in high society. She marries Lord L., but the book suggests things aren't so simple, as she deals with what she wants versus what's expected of her. The story starts by thinking about right and wrong in the world and introduces Griselda as a lovely, proud woman stuck in her social position but also unsure of who she is and what she truly desires; early marriage brings happiness and sadness as problems start brewing, and the narrator watches her life, hinting at big changes and challenges ahead for her and the people around her as they explore love, choices, and the parts people play in society.
Griselda: a society novel in rhymed verse
By Wilfrid Scawen Blunt
In a world of fancy dresses and strict rules, a woman's search for love and identity may lead her down a path of unexpected turns.
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About the AuthorWilfrid Scawen Blunt, sometimes spelt Wilfred, was an English poet and writer. He and his wife Lady Anne Blunt travelled in the Middle East and were instrumental in preserving the Arabian horse bloodlines through their farm, the Crabbet Arabian Stud. He was best known for his poetry, which appeared in a collected edition in 1914, and also wrote political essays and polemics. He became additionally known for strongly anti-imperialist views that were still uncommon in his time.
Wilfrid Scawen Blunt, sometimes spelt Wilfred, was an English poet and writer. He and his wife Lady Anne Blunt travelled in the Middle East and were instrumental in preserving the Arabian horse bloodlines through their farm, the Crabbet Arabian Stud. He was best known for his poetry, which appeared in a collected edition in 1914, and also wrote political essays and polemics. He became additionally known for strongly anti-imperialist views that were still uncommon in his time.
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