Ragged Lady - Complete

Ragged Lady - Complete

William Dean Howells

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Double9 Books LLP
Año de edición:
2025
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Familia y relaciones
ISBN:
9789374838792
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Ragged lady Complete explores the intricate layers of social class, aspiration, and human connection through a rural New England backdrop. The narrative follows a couple spending their summer in a new community where they encounter locals whose lives reflect both simplicity and struggle. Through their interactions, the story uncovers the contrasts between affluence and modest living, revealing the subtle tensions that arise from social differences. The opening moments depict a series of light-hearted yet telling encounters that introduce the characters to a world outside their comfort zone. As curiosity deepens, the tale expands into a reflection on moral values, compassion, and the quiet dignity of everyday existence. The author blends humor with social observation, turning seemingly ordinary exchanges into insights about ambition, empathy, and belonging. With its detailed portrayal of setting and conversation, the book captures the changing fabric of society while examining how personal growth and understanding emerge through human relationships and shared experience.

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