Chantry House

Chantry House

Charlotte M. Yonge / Charlotte MYonge

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Alpha Editions
Año de edición:
2021
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Ficción moderna y contemporánea
ISBN:
9789354848995
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A quietly sweeping tale of duty, faith, and the delicate ties that hold a family together. Chantry House offers a Victorian moral romance that feels intimate and urgent today, inviting readers into the English village life and social currents that shaped a generation.This 19th century classic fiction examines house and family secrets with honesty and warmth, tracing how everyday choices shape character, community, and conscience. Yonge’s portrayal of faith and duty unfolds with clarity and compassion, blending domestic detail with wider questions of charity, reform, and the responsibilities of the observer within a changing society. It is a humane, readable entry point for readers drawn to religious reform fiction and to the moral ecosystems that informed Victorian morality readers, while also speaking to fans of George MacDonald and parallel works that seek wonder through moral purpose.Literary and historical significance abound: a landmark example of Victorian England’s literary culture, it illuminates class, charity, and the intimate economies of a household under scrutiny. The language is lucid, the situations timeless, and the themes resonate beyond their era, offering both casual readers and classic-literature collectors a window into a pivotal moment in English prose.Selling points: Out of print for decades and now republished by Alpha Editions. Restored for today’s and future generations. More than a reprint - a collector’s item and a cultural treasure. This edition is ideal for classroom study and for anyone seeking classic literature for readers with a keen sense of character and community.

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