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The Orphan Family Or Principle And Practice

The Orphan Family Or Principle And Practice

Harriet Martineau

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Kessinger Publishing
Año de edición:
2009
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Ética y filosofía moral
ISBN:
9781104318994
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The Orphan Family Or Principle And Practice: A Moral Tale is a novel written by Harriet Martineau in 1844. The story revolves around a family of orphans who are brought up by their aunt and uncle after the death of their parents. The novel is a moral tale that explores themes such as family values, social responsibility, and the importance of education.The central characters of the story are the orphans, who are portrayed as hardworking and virtuous individuals despite their difficult circumstances. Their aunt and uncle, who take them in, are also depicted as kind and caring individuals who are committed to their family’s well-being.Throughout the novel, Martineau emphasizes the importance of education and the role it plays in shaping individuals’ lives. The orphans are shown to be highly motivated and dedicated to their studies, which ultimately leads to their success in life.The novel also explores the social issues of the time, such as poverty and inequality, and how they affect individuals’ lives. Martineau highlights the need for social reform and the importance of individuals taking responsibility for their actions.Overall, The Orphan Family Or Principle And Practice: A Moral Tale is a thought-provoking novel that explores important themes and issues that are still relevant today. It is a must-read for anyone interested in literature that challenges social norms and promotes moral values.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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