Archie

Archie

Robina Forrester Hardy

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Kessinger Publishing
Año de edición:
2009
Materia
Antologías (no poéticas)
ISBN:
9781120157614
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''Archie: A Story of Changing Fortunes, and Other Stories'' is a collection of short stories written by Robina Forrester Hardy and originally published in 1885. The book features the titular story, which follows the life of a young man named Archie as he experiences both success and failure in his professional and personal life. The other stories in the collection explore themes of love, loss, and redemption, with a particular focus on the struggles faced by women in Victorian society. Hardy’s writing is characterized by its vivid descriptions of both people and places, as well as its nuanced portrayal of complex emotions and relationships. Overall, ''Archie: A Story of Changing Fortunes, and Other Stories'' is a captivating read that offers a glimpse into the social and cultural landscape of 19th-century England.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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