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The voice that spoke these words was subdued, and the face of the pretty fair-haired young woman was very grave. Opposite to her sat the man to whom the question was addressed; a tall, sunburnt, broad-shoul dered man, who would everywhere be recognized as an Englishman, with crisp, curly hair, and the general appearance of having just come out of his bath. He was eating his breakfast in silence. He too looked subdued and solemn.
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Lady Cliffe, a young married woman, brilliant, impassionate, and sentimental, who learns of the things which she suffers.
Sir John Cliffe, a straightforward, unromantic Englishman.
Elizabeth Maynell, an imaginative girl much impressed by the sorrows of the people, who determines when her own happiness is shipwrecked to live for their good.
Eric Errington, artistic, self-absorbed, vain, and unscrupulous, but very attractive to women.
Michael Fane, a socialist, impetuous, frank, and true to his ideals, but too much absorbed in his work to notice the details which affect the happiness of others.
Old Mr. Errington, a wealthy banker.
His Submissive Wife.
Miss Osterley, who is always hunting a social grievance.
Father Martin, an old man with a strong power of sympathy and the wisdom of wide experience.
Billy and Sally, slum children who live in the Court in which Elizabeth works.
Lady Hornden, Lady Cliffe's mother; foolish, worldly; the desire to see her daughter happy the only reality in her artificial life.
Mrs. Rodney, a society woman.
Lady Augusta Leaven, who desires to be a social success and a philanthropist.
Martha, Elizabeth's old nurse.
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- Año de publicación2018
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- ISBN 13 9781331208129
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Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book explores the lives of several characters navigating the social and political landscape of Victorian England. The author weaves together their personal stories, revealing the complex dynamics of love, loss, and societal expectations in a time of great social change. The story unfolds against the backdrop of a burgeoning social conscience, as characters like Elizabeth grapple with the stark realities of poverty and inequality in the face of a rapidly industrializing society. Through Elizabeth's work in a London slum and her passionate engagement with social reform, the author underscores the growing awareness of social issues and the desire for change that characterized the era. The narrative delves into themes of class, gender, and the impact of imperialism, exploring the hypocrisy and contradictions that underlay Victorian society. The author challenges the reader to consider the moral dilemmas of a world where the wealthy and powerful often profited from the exploitation of the poor and marginalized. Through its exploration of individual lives within a broader societal context, the book offers a compelling and insightful look at the complexities of Victorian society, a time of both great progress and immense social and political upheaval. Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works. The digital edition of all books may be viewed on our website before purchase. print-on-demand item. Nº de ref. del artículo: 9781331208129_0
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