The Worn Doorstep

The Worn Doorstep

Margaret Sherwood

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Kessinger Publishing
Año de edición:
2004
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Ficción moderna y contemporánea
ISBN:
9781417935192
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The Worn Doorstep is a novel written by Margaret Sherwood. The story revolves around a young woman named Mary, who lives in a small town in the early 1900s. Mary is a hardworking and dedicated individual who takes care of her family and works at a local factory. However, her life takes a turn when she falls in love with a man who is not accepted by her family or the community due to his race.As Mary struggles to navigate her relationship with her lover and deal with the prejudice and discrimination she faces, she also grapples with her own identity and the expectations placed upon her as a woman in society. The Worn Doorstep explores themes of love, identity, and social justice in a time when such issues were not widely discussed.Through Mary’s experiences, Sherwood sheds light on the complexities of race relations and gender roles in the early 1900s, and how individuals can challenge societal norms and expectations to create a more just and equitable world. The Worn Doorstep is a powerful and thought-provoking novel that offers a glimpse into a pivotal moment in American history.1916. Sherwood’s best-selling novel begins: August 25, 1914. At last I have found the very place for our housekeeping; I have been searching for days: did you know it dear? The quest that we began together I had to follow after you went to the front; and, through the crashes of tragic rumors that have rolled through England, I have gone on and on, not running away or trying to escape, but full of need to find the right corner, the right wall against which I could put my back and stand to face these great oncoming troubles. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.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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