A Reputed Changeling; Or, Three Seventh Years Two Centuries Ago

In «A Reputed Changeling; Or, Three Seventh Years Two Centuries Ago,» Charlotte M. Yonge crafts a richly woven narrative that explores themes of identity, society, and the supernatural. Set against the backdrop of early 19th-century England, the novel adopts a style reminiscent of Victorian realism, infused with elements of the Gothic and fairy-tale motifs. Yonge's prose intricately balances humor and poignancy as it delves into the lives of its characters, particularly the struggle of a perceived changeling to navigate social expectations and personal desires—a reflection on the societal norms of her time. Charlotte... Sonra