ISBN: 9780243402960 - the autobiography of a professional beauty (classic reprint) (3 Ergebnisse)

PAP. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This captivating memoir chronicles the journey of a young woman as she navigates the elite world of Victorian England as a professional beauty. Emerging from a humble American background, the author recounts her extraordinary transformation under the tutelage of her ambitious mother, who orchestrates her education and social ascent. The book offers a vivid glimpse into the customs and conventions of high society, revealing the superficiality and artifice of beauty as a currency for social advancement. While navigating this challenging world, the author grapples with her own identity and the moral complexities of her chosen path, leading to a profound examination of the nature of beauty, status, and personal freedom. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…