Elizabeth Stuart Phelps

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Donald Marcy

Beschreibung

""Donald Marcy"" is a novel written by Elizabeth Stuart Phelps. The book is set in the late 19th century and follows the story of Donald Marcy, a young man who is struggling to find his place in the world. Donald is the son of a wealthy businessman and has always lived a privileged life. However, he is not content with his life and feels a sense of emptiness.The story begins with Donald returning home from college and feeling lost and disconnected from his family and friends. He becomes interested in the social issues of the day, such as the plight of the working class and the women's suffrage movement. Donald becomes involved in these causes and begins to question the values of his privileged upbringing.As Donald becomes more involved in social activism, he meets a young woman named Edith. Edith is also passionate about social justice and the two quickly fall in love. However, their relationship is complicated by the class differences between them and the disapproval of Donald's family.Throughout the book, Donald struggles to reconcile his privileged upbringing with his newfound passion for social justice. He also grapples with his love for Edith and his loyalty to his family. The novel explores themes of social class, love, and the search for meaning in life.Overall, ""Donald Marcy"" is a thought-provoking novel that offers a glimpse into the social issues of the late 19th century and the struggles of a young man trying to find his place in the world.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.

Autor

Elizabeth Stuart Phelps Ward was an influential American author and intellectual, born on 31 August 1844 in Boston, Massachusetts. She was an early feminist who challenged traditional Christian views on the afterlife and questioned the conventional roles assigned to women in marriage and family life. Her works often advocated for clothing reform for women, reflecting her progressive views on societal norms. She was the daughter of Austin Phelps and became known for her writing under various pseudonyms, including Lily Phelps and Mary Adams. Phelps Ward's literary career was marked by her desire to address the issues of her time, from gender inequality to religious skepticism. In 1888, she married Herbert Dickinson Ward, and they shared a partnership that influenced her intellectual and literary pursuits. Phelps Ward's works explored themes of personal freedom, social reform, and the evolving role of women in society. She passed away on 28 January 1911 at the age of 66 in Newton Centre, Massachusetts. Her legacy as a pioneering feminist writer remains influential, with her writings offering insights into the struggles and aspirations of women in her era.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Kessinger Publishing, LLC
• Seitenzahl: 252
• Erscheinungstermin: 12. September 2007
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 229mm x 152mm x 15mm
• Gewicht: 415g
• ISBN-13: 9780548468012
• ISBN-10: 054846801X
• Artikelnr.: 23294582