Highlights (1886)

Highlights (1886)

Caroline Leslie Field

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Editorial:
Kessinger Publishing
Año de edición:
2009
Materia
Antologías (no poéticas)
ISBN:
9781120626318
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Highlights is a novel written by Caroline Leslie Field and first published in 1886. The story takes place in the late 19th century and follows the life of a young woman named Edith who grows up in a wealthy family in New York City. Despite her privileged upbringing, Edith struggles to find her place in society and often feels out of place among her peers.As she navigates the complexities of high society, Edith falls in love with a young man named Philip, but their relationship is complicated by their different social statuses. Along the way, Edith also forms close friendships with other women in her social circle, including the bold and independent Daisy and the kind-hearted Grace.Throughout the novel, Field explores themes of love, class, and gender roles in Victorian society. She also offers a vivid portrayal of life in late 19th century New York City, with detailed descriptions of the city’s bustling streets, elegant ballrooms, and exclusive social clubs.Overall, Highlights is a compelling and insightful novel that offers a fascinating glimpse into the world of Victorian high society.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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