Helen
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Sprache:Englisch
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Verlag:Kessinger Publishing, LLC
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Einband
Taschenbuch
Erscheinungsdatum
17.06.2004
Verlag
Kessinger Publishing, LLCSeitenzahl
452
Maße (L/B/H)
23,5/19,1/2,4 cm
Gewicht
838 g
Sprache
Englisch
ISBN
978-1-4191-2319-1
Helen is a novel written by Maria Edgeworth, first published in 1834. The story follows the life of Helen Stanley, a young woman who is forced to navigate the social and economic challenges of her time. Helen is the daughter of a wealthy merchant, but her father's sudden death leaves her and her mother in dire financial straits. Helen is determined to help her mother and sets out to make a living for herself. Along the way, she encounters various obstacles, including a scheming suitor, a jealous rival, and societal prejudices against women in business. Through it all, Helen remains resolute and resourceful, using her intelligence and determination to overcome the challenges she faces. The novel is a portrait of a strong and independent woman, and a commentary on the limitations placed on women in 19th century society. Edgeworth's writing is insightful and engaging, and her characters are vividly drawn. Overall, Helen is a compelling and thought-provoking novel that offers a fascinating glimpse into the world of 19th century England.""Why not?"" Beauclerc asked, ""it was full as well worth having as many of the relics to be found in most young ladies' and even old gentlemen's museums. It was quite sufficient whether a man had been great or little that he had been talked of,--that he had been something of a lion--to make any thing belonging to him valuable to collectors, who preserve and worship even 'the parings of lions' claws.'""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.
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