Ella

Ella

Walter Aimwell

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Kessinger Publishing
Año de edición:
2009
Materia
Ficción moderna y contemporánea
ISBN:
9781120615633
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Ella: Or Turning Over A New Leaf is a novel written by Aimwell (pseudonym for Walter Aimwell) in 1857. The book tells the story of Ella, a young woman who has grown up in poverty and is determined to improve her circumstances. Ella is intelligent, hardworking, and ambitious, but she is also kind-hearted and compassionate. As the story progresses, Ella faces many challenges and obstacles, including financial difficulties, family problems, and romantic entanglements. She is forced to make difficult choices and sacrifices in order to achieve her goals and build a better life for herself. Along the way, she encounters a variety of interesting characters, including a wealthy businessman, a kind-hearted doctor, and a conniving rival. Throughout the book, Aimwell explores themes of self-improvement, social class, and the role of women in society. He also offers a critique of the Victorian-era obsession with wealth and status, arguing that true happiness and fulfillment come from within rather than from external factors. Overall, Ella: Or Turning Over A New Leaf is a compelling and thought-provoking novel that offers a unique perspective on Victorian-era society and the struggles faced by those seeking to improve their lives.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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