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Woodcroft And Its Elder Daughters (1860)

Woodcroft And Its Elder Daughters (1860)

One Of Themselves

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Kessinger Publishing
Año de edición:
2008
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Ficción moderna y contemporánea
ISBN:
9781437366433
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''Woodcroft and Its Elder Daughters'' is a novel written in 1860 by an anonymous author who goes by the pen name ''One of Themselves.'' The story revolves around the lives of three sisters, Elsie, Helen, and Edith, who live in the small village of Woodcroft. Elsie is the eldest and is described as being practical, responsible, and devoted to her family. Helen is the middle sister and is portrayed as being more impulsive and free-spirited. Edith is the youngest and is still a child at the beginning of the book.The novel explores the relationships between the sisters, their parents, and the other residents of Woodcroft. It also delves into themes such as love, marriage, duty, and societal expectations. Elsie, the main protagonist, struggles with her feelings for a young man named Arthur, who is not considered a suitable match for her by her parents. Meanwhile, Helen falls in love with a man who is already engaged, and Edith deals with the challenges of growing up and finding her place in the world.Throughout the book, the sisters face various obstacles and challenges, but they ultimately learn to navigate their way through them with the help of each other and the people around them. The novel is a heartwarming and insightful portrayal of family life in the Victorian era and is sure to appeal to fans of historical fiction.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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