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The Duchess and the Jeweller - A Sharp Satire on Greed Class and Human Vanity - cover

The Duchess and the Jeweller - A Sharp Satire on Greed Class and Human Vanity

Virginia Woolf, Zenith Evergreen Literary Co.

Publisher: Zenith Evergreen Literary Co.

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Summary

When a duchess meets a jeweller, desire and deception glitter beneath the surface.

The Duchess and the Jeweller by Virginia Woolf is a brilliant short story that examines the relationship between wealth, power, and moral compromise. Set in London's high society, this modernist gem follows Oliver Bacon, a self-made jeweller who is both fascinated and trapped by the aristocratic world he serves.

This sharp, symbolic tale captures Woolf's mastery of form and her critical insight into the performative nature of class, gender, and materialism.

💬 "A miniature masterpiece—rich in irony, layered in meaning, and strikingly relevant."

💎 Why It Still Dazzles Today:
A powerful example of stream-of-consciousness and modernist brevity

Ideal for readers of James Joyce, Katherine Mansfield, and Toni Cade Bambara

Perfect for literature courses, feminist studies, and short fiction anthologies

📣 Behind Every Diamond Lies a Deal.
Buy The Duchess and the Jeweller today and discover Virginia Woolf's keen-eyed take on ambition, image, and illusion.
Available since: 04/24/2025.
Print length: 20 pages.

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