The Duchess and the Jeweller: A Sharp Tale of Vanity and Class by Virginia Woolf
💎 Deceit sparkles in high society. In The Duchess and the Jeweller, Virginia Woolf unpacks a world where diamonds and deception go hand in hand. This sharply satirical short story peels back the layers of English aristocracy, exploring the twisted dance between wealth, class, and personal ambition 🎩💼👑. Through the cunning Oliver Bacon and the manipulative Duchess, Woolf delivers a masterclass in modernist brevity and psychological tension. In just a few pages, she shows how appearances can blind even the shrewdest minds. Why readers admire this compact classic: ✔ "Woolf's mastery of character and irony shines through every sentence." ✔ "A brilliant study of greed, social aspiration, and personal illusion." ✔ A must-read for fans of literary fiction, social commentary, and modernist prose ✍️📚🧠 This edition includes: 🖼️ Commentary on the social themes in Woolf's era 📜 Brief bio and timeline of Virginia Woolf's works 📱 Kindle-friendly layout for quick and meaningful reading 📥 Add The Duchess and the Jeweller to your digital library and dive into a sharply penned story of masks, money, and manipulation.
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The Duchess and the Jeweller: A Sharp Tale of Vanity and Class by Virginia Woolf
💎 Deceit sparkles in high society. In The Duchess and the Jeweller, Virginia Woolf unpacks a world where diamonds and deception go hand in hand. This sharply satirical short story peels back the layers of English aristocracy, exploring the twisted dance between wealth, class, and personal ambition 🎩💼👑. Through the cunning Oliver Bacon and the manipulative Duchess, Woolf delivers a masterclass in modernist brevity and psychological tension. In just a few pages, she shows how appearances can blind even the shrewdest minds. Why readers admire this compact classic: ✔ "Woolf's mastery of character and irony shines through every sentence." ✔ "A brilliant study of greed, social aspiration, and personal illusion." ✔ A must-read for fans of literary fiction, social commentary, and modernist prose ✍️📚🧠 This edition includes: 🖼️ Commentary on the social themes in Woolf's era 📜 Brief bio and timeline of Virginia Woolf's works 📱 Kindle-friendly layout for quick and meaningful reading 📥 Add The Duchess and the Jeweller to your digital library and dive into a sharply penned story of masks, money, and manipulation.
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The Duchess and the Jeweller: A Sharp Tale of Vanity and Class by Virginia Woolf

The Duchess and the Jeweller: A Sharp Tale of Vanity and Class by Virginia Woolf

The Duchess and the Jeweller: A Sharp Tale of Vanity and Class by Virginia Woolf

The Duchess and the Jeweller: A Sharp Tale of Vanity and Class by Virginia Woolf

Overview

💎 Deceit sparkles in high society. In The Duchess and the Jeweller, Virginia Woolf unpacks a world where diamonds and deception go hand in hand. This sharply satirical short story peels back the layers of English aristocracy, exploring the twisted dance between wealth, class, and personal ambition 🎩💼👑. Through the cunning Oliver Bacon and the manipulative Duchess, Woolf delivers a masterclass in modernist brevity and psychological tension. In just a few pages, she shows how appearances can blind even the shrewdest minds. Why readers admire this compact classic: ✔ "Woolf's mastery of character and irony shines through every sentence." ✔ "A brilliant study of greed, social aspiration, and personal illusion." ✔ A must-read for fans of literary fiction, social commentary, and modernist prose ✍️📚🧠 This edition includes: 🖼️ Commentary on the social themes in Woolf's era 📜 Brief bio and timeline of Virginia Woolf's works 📱 Kindle-friendly layout for quick and meaningful reading 📥 Add The Duchess and the Jeweller to your digital library and dive into a sharply penned story of masks, money, and manipulation.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9782384238392
Publisher: Zenith Horizon Publishing
Publication date: 06/05/2025
Sold by: Bookwire
Format: eBook
Pages: 20
File size: 412 KB

About the Author

About The Author

Virginia Woolf (1882¿1941) was one of the major literary figures of the twentieth century. An admired literary critic, she authored many essays, letters, journals, and short stories in addition to her groundbreaking novels. Her best-known books include the novels Mrs. Dalloway, To the Lighthouse, and Orlando, and the book-length essay A Room of One's Own.

Date of Birth:

January 25, 1882

Date of Death:

March 28, 1941

Place of Birth:

London

Place of Death:

Sussex, England

Education:

Home schooling
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