Title
Slammerkin A Novel by Emma Donoghue-Paperback
**"Slammerkin"** by Emma Donoghue is a historical novel set-in 18th-century London. The story centers around Mary "Slammerkin" Saunders, a young woman from a poor background who becomes a notorious figure in her time.
Mary's life is marked by poverty and a desperate desire for a better life. Driven by her ambition and the allure of material wealth, she engages in theft and prostitution, leading her to a series of precarious and morally complex situations. Her journey takes her from the streets of London to a life of crime and betrayal, ultimately challenging her own survival instincts and desires.
The novel explores themes of social class, gender, and the harsh realities of life for women in that era. Through Mary's story, Donoghue provides a vivid portrayal of 18th-century London and the struggles faced by those on the fringes of society. The title "Slammerkin" refers to a type of flamboyant clothing worn by Mary, symbolizing her attempts to transcend her impoverished status and assert her individuality in a challenging world.
Product details
- Publisher : Harcourt, Inc.; First Harvest Edition 2002
- Language : English
- Paperback : 390 pages
- ISBN-10 : 01560067479
- ISBN-13 : 978-0156007474
- Item Weight : 1.35 pounds
- Dimensions : 6.25 x 1 x 9.38 inches
- Condition: Used Very Good
Has minor creases, otherwise very good. Pages are clean, and not marred by any highlighting or marking of any kind.
Historical Fiction, Historical Fiction, British & Irish Literature, Literary Fiction,
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**"Slammerkin"** by Emma Donoghue is a historical novel set-in 18th-century London. The story centers around Mary "Slammerkin" Saunders, a young woman from a poor background who becomes a notorious figure in her time.
Mary's life is marked by poverty and a desperate desire for a better life. Driven by her ambition and the allure of material wealth, she engages in theft and prostitution, leading her to a series of precarious and morally complex situations. Her journey takes her from the streets of London to a life of crime and betrayal, ultimately challenging her own survival instincts and desires.
The novel explores themes of social class, gender, and the harsh realities of life for women in that era. Through Mary's story, Donoghue provides a vivid portrayal of 18th-century London and the struggles faced by those on the fringes of society. The title "Slammerkin" refers to a type of flamboyant clothing worn by Mary, symbolizing her attempts to transcend her impoverished status and assert her individuality in a challenging world.
Product details
- Publisher : Harcourt, Inc.; First Harvest Edition 2002
- Language : English
- Paperback : 390 pages
- ISBN-10 : 01560067479
- ISBN-13 : 978-0156007474
- Item Weight : 1.35 pounds
- Dimensions : 6.25 x 1 x 9.38 inches
- Condition: Used Very Good
Has minor creases, otherwise very good. Pages are clean, and not marred by any highlighting or marking of any kind.
Historical Fiction, Historical Fiction, British & Irish Literature, Literary Fiction,
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