Other People's Daughters by Ruth Brandon
A rich and fascinating account of the lives of Victorian governesses, exploring nineteenth-century attitudes to women, family and class.
Ruth Brandon's fine account deals with the governess in literature and in life* SUNDAY TELEGRAPH *
Brandon explains why many a romantic novel and intellectual debate was inspired by such women. * BIG ISSUE IN THE NORTH *
Brandon explains why many a romantic novel and intellectual debate was inspired by such women. * BIG ISSUE IN THE NORTH *
Ruth Brandon has written several history books, including, among others, THE SPIRITUALISTS, THE DOLLAR PRINCESSES and THE NEW WOMEN AND THE OLD MEN, as well as biographies of Houdini and the chef Alexis Soyer. She graduated from Girton College, Cambridge, and lives in London.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780753825761 |
| ISBN 10 | 0753825767 |
| Title | Other People's Daughters |
| Author | Ruth Brandon |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Orion Publishing Co |
| Year published | 2009-03-19 |
| Number of pages | 320 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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