Very Genteel (1880)

Very Genteel (1880)

Fanny Wheeler Hart

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Kessinger Publishing
Año de edición:
2008
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Ficción moderna y contemporánea
ISBN:
9781437360868
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Very Genteel is a novel written by Fanny Wheeler Hart and published in 1880. The story follows the lives of two sisters, Alice and Ethel, who come from a wealthy family and are accustomed to a life of luxury and privilege. However, when their father dies and their fortune is lost, they are forced to adapt to a new way of life.Alice and Ethel move to a small town and must learn to live on a budget, something they have never had to do before. They struggle to adjust to their new circumstances and often find themselves at odds with the people around them. Despite this, they remain determined to maintain their genteel status and uphold their family’s reputation.Throughout the novel, Alice and Ethel encounter a variety of characters, including a wealthy businessman, a struggling artist, and a charming young man. They must navigate these relationships while also dealing with their own personal struggles and the challenges of their new life.Very Genteel explores themes of social class, identity, and the struggle to maintain one’s status in the face of adversity. It is a fascinating look at a bygone era and a reminder of the importance of adaptability and resilience in the face of change.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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