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288 pages • first pub 2008 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781844083862
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Virago
Publication date: 06 August 2009
Description
Marie de Gournay was eighteen when she read, and was overwhelmed by, the essays of the French philosopher Montaigne. She had to be revived with hellebore. When she finally met Montaigne, she stabbed herself with a hairpin until the blood ran in or...
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Misogyny, Bullying, Sexual assaultModerate
Animal death, Death
288 pages • first pub 2008 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781844083862
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Virago
Publication date: 06 August 2009
Description
Marie de Gournay was eighteen when she read, and was overwhelmed by, the essays of the French philosopher Montaigne. She had to be revived with hellebore. When she finally met Montaigne, she stabbed herself with a hairpin until the blood ran in or...
Community Reviews Summary of 11 reviews
Moods
Pace
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 100%Strong character development?
No: 100%Loveable characters?
No: 100%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 100%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 100%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Misogyny, Bullying, Sexual assaultModerate
Animal death, Death