
The Guinea Stamp
A Tale of Modern Glasgow
Annie S. Swan(Author)
Wildside Press
Published on 18. October 2024
Book
Paperback/Softback
256 pages
978-1-55742-568-3 (ISBN)
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Language
English
Place of publication
Holicog
United States
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Unsewn / adhesive bound
Dimensions
Height: 229 mm
Width: 152 mm
Thickness: 15 mm
Weight
421 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-55742-568-3 (9781557425683)
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Annie Shepherd Swan was a Scottish journalist and prolific fiction writer, best known for her romantic novels for women. Born on July 8, 1859, in Gorebridge, United Kingdom, she established herself as a significant literary figure in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Throughout her career, she wrote under her maiden name, as well as the pen name David Lyall, and later adopted the name Mrs. Burnett Smith. Swan was remarkably productive, publishing over 200 novels, serials, and short stories between 1878 and her passing. Her works largely focused on the complexities of romantic relationships and the lives of women, resonating with a wide readership. In addition to her literary output, Swan was active in the Scottish literary scene and contributed to various journals and publications. She was a staunch advocate for women's rights and often used her writing to explore the roles and struggles of women in society. Swan's work earned her recognition, and she was appointed Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) for her contributions to literature. She passed away on June 17, 1943, in Gullane, United Kingdom, leaving behind a legacy of literary accomplishments.