9781334718915 - One Hour and the Next (Classic Reprint) de Sutherland, Millicent (3 resultados)

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book vividly captures the social and intellectual tensions within the British labour movement in the late 19th century. The story centres around Agnes, a young woman grappling with her place in society and the emergent ideologies of socialism and feminism. Through her work for a charismatic socialist leader, Agnes confronts the harsh realities of industrial labour and the complexities of class struggle. The author explores the conflicting perspectives of Agnes' father, a conservative schoolmaster, and her suitor Philip, a well-intentioned but narrow-minded philanthropist. This nuanced portrayal of characters and their beliefs illuminates the complexities of social change and the personal struggles faced by those caught in its tides. It is a thought-provoking and immersive read that sheds light on the enduring legacy of this tumultuous period in British history. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.