In this Book
- The Silent Duchess
- Book
- 2000
- Published by: The Feminist Press
summary
The Silent Duchess is set in early eighteenth century Sicily and is the story of Marianna Ucria, daughter of an aristocratic family and victim of a mysterious childhood trauma that has left her deaf and mute. Forced to marry her uncle, this novel explores life for women in a culture where arranged marriages and endless childbearing are the norm. After the death of her uncle-husband, Mirianna embarks on a journey of self-exploration, and after uncovering the cause of her disabilities, discovers a sense of autonomy and is able take control of her life.
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Additional Information
ISBN
9781558617834
Related ISBN(s)
9781558612228
MARC Record
OCLC
835517417
Pages
164
Launched on MUSE
2012-10-01
Language
English
Open Access
No