Ida Treadwell Thurston

A Bachelor Maid

And Her Brother (1898)

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Produktbeschreibung

""A Bachelor Maid: And Her Brother"" is a novel written by Ida Treadwell Thurston and first published in 1898. The story revolves around the life of a young woman named Ruth, who is known as a ""bachelor maid"" due to her decision to remain unmarried and independent. Ruth lives with her older brother, John, who is a successful businessman. John is protective of Ruth and wants her to marry and settle down, but Ruth is content with her single life and is determined to make her own way in the world.The novel explores the challenges that Ruth faces as a single woman in a society that values marriage and motherhood above all else. Ruth's independence and self-reliance are tested when she falls in love with a man named Robert, who is engaged to another woman. Ruth must decide whether to pursue her own happiness or sacrifice it for the sake of others.Throughout the novel, Thurston also addresses issues of class and gender inequality, as well as the changing roles of women in society. ""A Bachelor Maid: And Her Brother"" is a thought-provoking and engaging novel that offers a glimpse into the lives of women in the late 19th century.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.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Kessinger Publishing, LLC
• Seitenzahl: 342
• Erscheinungstermin: 24. September 2009
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 229mm x 152mm x 18mm
• Gewicht: 496g
• ISBN-13: 9781120108654
• ISBN-10: 1120108659
• Artikelnr.: 27419754