Esther Waters

Esther Waters

George Moore

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Nabu Press
Año de edición:
2010
ISBN:
9781143777820
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'Esther Waters', a compelling novel by George Moore, delves into the life of a young, unmarried woman in late 19th-century England. Esther, a devout but impoverished girl, finds herself pregnant after a brief encounter and is cast out by her family. Her journey through domestic service, motherhood, and the pervasive societal constraints of the Victorian era forms the heart of the narrative. Moore unflinchingly portrays the hardships faced by women in service, the stigma of illegitimacy, and the allure and dangers of gambling. Through Esther’s resilience and unwavering spirit, the novel explores themes of social injustice, religious hypocrisy, and the enduring power of maternal love. 'Esther Waters' remains a poignant and relevant commentary on the social issues of its time, securing its place as a significant work of literary realism.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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