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Lavinia

By Rhoda Broughton

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Lavinia

By Rhoda Broughton

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Lavinia explores the collision of personal expression with social decorum, focusing on how emotional honesty is often stifled by the fear of reputational damage. The narrative dissects the discomfort that arises when established norms are disrupted by unfiltered desire or unconventional declarations. Within an environment shaped by restraint and propriety, actions deemed inappropriate ripple outward, exposing the fragility of reputation and the precarious balance women must maintain between self-respect and submission to social expectation. The novel examines the tensions within female relationships when loyalty is tested by embarrassment or moral disagreement. Dialogue serves as a mechanism for both connection and judgment, revealing underlying anxieties about identity, respectability, and emotional exposure. The discomfort surrounding public expressions of love reflects deeper concerns about control, risk, and the policing of women's behavior. The story becomes a subtle interrogation of how affection, independence, and social standing intersect, creating a space where compassion must coexist with criticism and where individuality comes at the cost of stability.
Product details
Binding:
Paperback
Number of Pages:
206
Release Date:
2025-05-01
Publication Date:
2025-05-01
Publisher:
Double 9 Books
Languages:
Original: English
ISBN10:
9371131810
ISBN13:
9789371131810
Weight:
298 g
Height:
140 cm
Width:
216 cm
Thickness:
12 cm
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