Humphry Ward

Broschiertes Buch

Helena

Beschreibung

"Helena" by means of Mrs. Humphry Ward is a compelling novel that delves into the complicated interaction of duty, love, and societal expectancies. Set against the backdrop of the past due 19th century, the tale revolves round Helena, a younger and spirited woman torn between her responsibilities to her family and her choice for non-public success. As the radical unfolds, Mrs. Humphry Ward intricately weaves a narrative that explores the demanding situations confronted by using Helena as she confronts the societal norms and expectations that confine her. The individual's journey is marked via a quest for self-discovery and a determination to forge her personal route in an international that often dictates in any other case. The novel is not only a portrait of a girl's war for independence however additionally a reflection of the broader societal adjustments of the time. Mrs. Humphry Ward's prose is each eloquent and idea-provoking, supplying readers a glimpse into the intricacies of relationships and the evolving roles of women in society. "Helena" stands as a testomony to Mrs. Humphry Ward's skill in taking pictures the nuances of human emotions and societal dynamics.

Autor

Mary Augusta Ward CBE was a British author who lived from June 11, 1851, to March 24, 1920. She wrote under her married name, Mrs. Humphry Ward. Setting up a Settlement in London to help poor people get better schooling was one way she did this. In 1908, she became the first President of the Women's National Anti-Suffrage League. Mary Augusta Arnold was born in Hobart, Tasmania, Australia. She came from a well-known family of writers and educators. Mary was the daughter of Julia Sorell and Tom Arnold, who taught literature. William Thomas Arnold was a writer and journalist, Ethel Arnold worked for women's right to vote, and Julia Huxley started Prior's Field School for Girls in 1902 and married Leonard Huxley. Their sons were Julian and Aldous Huxley. It was important for British intellectual life to have people like the Arnolds and the Huxleys. Author Matthew Arnold was her uncle, and Thomas Arnold, the famous headmaster of Rugby School, was her grandpa. Tom Arnold, Mary's father, was made head of schools in Van Diemen's Land, which is now Tasmania. He started his job on January 15, 1850.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Double9 Books
• Seitenzahl: 188
• Erscheinungstermin: 1. Januar 2024
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 216mm x 140mm x 11mm
• Gewicht: 245g
• ISBN-13: 9789360464196
• ISBN-10: 9360464198
• Artikelnr.: 69895178