The young Diana; an experiment of the future 1918 [Hardcover] [Hardcover] Corelli, Marie

Description

Hardcover has some minor wear along the sides, scuffs and marks. Spine has some wear on the top and bottom and some minor sun bleaching. Binding is slightly loose on the cover but still holding, and the binding for the pages is alright. No dust jacket. Pages are clean.

This 1918 edition of “The Young Diana” by Marie Corelli offers a fascinating glimpse into the mind of one of the most popular and controversial authors of the late Victorian era. Corelli’s novels, known for their blend of romance, mysticism, and social commentary, were immensely popular with the public but often derided by literary critics. “The Young Diana” explores themes of feminism, societal norms, and the role of women in the rapidly changing world of the early 20th century.

Despite its well-worn exterior, this copy retains a certain charm, with its sun-bleached spine and slightly loose binding hinting at the many hands it has passed through over the decades. The clean pages suggest a previous owner who treated the book with care, perhaps drawn in by Corelli’s vivid storytelling and bold exploration of gender roles. For collectors and readers alike, this edition represents a tangible link to a pivotal moment in literary history, when authors like Corelli challenged societal expectations and paved the way for future generations of women writers.