Three Weeks Hardback - 2005

Three Weeks is a novel written by Elinor Glyn, first published in 1907. The book tells the story of a young, innocent English girl named Pauline, who falls in love with a much older man named the Duke de Morny while on vacation in France. The Duke is a notorious womanizer and seducer, but Pauline is captivated by his charm and sophistication. Over the course of three weeks, the Duke and Pauline engage in a passionate love affair that changes both of their lives forever.The novel is notable for its scandalous content, as it deals with themes of adultery, sexual desire, and the corrupting influence of wealth and power. It was widely criticized upon its release for its explicit depictions of sex and its portrayal of women as submissive and passive objects of male desire. However, it was also hugely popular and influential, helping to shape the genre of romantic fiction and paving the way for later works like D.H. Lawrence's Lady Chatterley's Lover.Despite its controversial reputation, Three Weeks remains a fascinating and compelling read, offering a glimpse into the mores and attitudes of turn-of-the-century society and exploring the complex dynamics of love and desire.1907. Glyn, English novelist, whose best-selling romantic novels were once considered daring and slightly scandalous. Three Weeks begins: Now this is an episode in a young man�������s life, and has no real beginning or ending. And you who are old and have forgotten the passions of youth may condemn it. But there are others who are neither old nor young who, perhaps, will understand and find some interest in the study of a strange woman who made the illumination of a brief space. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.