History of Lady Sophia Sternheim

The best-known novel of Sophie von La Roche, a German 18th-century woman writer. The plot reflects typical 18th-century concerns: the value of sentiment and the importance of virtue in attaining a good life. The publication of this novel reflects a recent revival of interest in the author.

List of contents

Introduction, Notes to Introduction, Chronology, Select Bibliography, The History of Lady Sophia Sternheim, Notes to text

About the author

J Collyer

Summary

The best-known novel of Sophie von La Roche, a German 18th-century woman writer. The plot reflects typical 18th-century concerns: the value of sentiment and the importance of virtue in attaining a good life. The publication of this novel reflects a recent revival of interest in the author.

Product details

• Authors: Collyer, J Collyer, J. Collyer, James Lynn, Sophie Von La Roche
• Assisted by: James Lynn (Editor)
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 31.12.2017
• EAN: 9781138111257
• ISBN: 978-1-138-11125-7
• No. of pages: 250
• Series: Pickering Women's Classics; Pickering Women's Classics
• Subjects: Fiction > Narrative literature; Guides > Self-help, everyday life > Partnership, sexuality; Humanities, art, music > Linguistics and literary studies > General and comparative literary studies; FICTION / Classics, Classic fiction (pre c 1945), LITERARY CRITICISM / General, Literature: history & criticism, Literature: history and criticism, Classic fiction: literary and general