London Pride

London Pride

Mary Elizabeth Braddon

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Editorial:
Kessinger Publishing
Año de edición:
2009
Materia
Antologías (no poéticas)
ISBN:
9781120320124
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London Pride: Or When The World Was Younger is a novel written by Mary Elizabeth Braddon and published in 1896. The story is set in London during the mid-19th century and follows the life of a young woman named Hester Stanton. Hester is a beautiful and intelligent woman who is determined to make her way in the world despite the limitations placed on women at the time.The novel explores various themes such as love, ambition, and social status. Hester falls in love with a wealthy young man named Arthur Clennam, but their relationship is threatened by the social differences between them. Hester’s ambition to succeed in a male-dominated world also puts a strain on her relationship with Arthur.As the story progresses, Hester’s determination and hard work pay off, and she becomes a successful businesswoman. However, her success comes at a cost as she sacrifices her personal life and relationships.London Pride: Or When The World Was Younger is a compelling story that offers a glimpse into the social and cultural norms of Victorian England. It is a timeless tale of love, ambition, and the pursuit of success, which remains relevant to this day.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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