Magdalen Wynyard V2: Or the Provocations of a Pre-Raphaelite (1872)

Averil Beaumont,Mrs Alfred William Hunt

Magdalen Wynyard V2: Or the Provocations of a Pre-Raphaelite (1872)
Format
Paperback
Publisher
Kessinger Publishing
Country
United States
Published
10 September 2010
Pages
268
ISBN
9781164895688

Magdalen Wynyard V2: Or the Provocations of a Pre-Raphaelite (1872)

Averil Beaumont,Mrs Alfred William Hunt

Magdalen Wynyard V2: Or The Provocations Of A Pre-Raphaelite is a novel written by Averil Beaumont and published in 1872. It is the second volume of a two-part series, following the story of Magdalen Wynyard, a young woman who becomes involved with the Pre-Raphaelite movement in Victorian England. The novel explores the themes of love, art, and social conventions, as Magdalen navigates her relationships with the artists and writers of the Pre-Raphaelite circle. She becomes the muse of several artists, including the charismatic but troubled painter, Julian Leigh, who becomes her lover. However, their relationship is complicated by Julian's emotional instability and the disapproval of Magdalen's family and society.As Magdalen struggles to find her place in the world as an independent woman and an artist in her own right, she must also confront the challenges of the Pre-Raphaelite movement, which is often criticized for its unconventional style and subject matter. The novel provides a vivid portrayal of the artistic and cultural milieu of Victorian England, as well as the tensions between tradition and innovation that characterized the era.Overall, Magdalen Wynyard V2: Or The Provocations Of A Pre-Raphaelite is a compelling and insightful work of historical fiction that offers a unique perspective on the Pre-Raphaelite movement and the social and artistic upheavals of Victorian England.In Two Volumes.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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