Hesba Stretton

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Lost Gip (1873)

Beschreibung

Lost Gip is a novella written by Hesba Stretton, first published in 1873. The story follows a young girl named Gip, who is lost in London after running away from her abusive stepfather. She is taken in by a kind-hearted woman named Mrs. Varden, who runs a boarding house for women and children. Mrs. Varden and her tenants take care of Gip and try to find her family, but they soon realize that her stepfather is not interested in finding her. As Gip becomes more settled in her new home, she starts to make friends with the other children in the boarding house and becomes particularly close to a boy named Dick. However, when Gip's stepfather shows up at the boarding house looking for her, she is forced to make a difficult decision about where her loyalties lie. Lost Gip is a heartwarming story about the power of kindness and the importance of family. It is also a reflection on the harsh realities of life for the poor in Victorian London, with themes of child abuse and neglect, poverty, and homelessness. Despite these difficult themes, the book is ultimately a hopeful one, showing that even in the darkest of circumstances, there is always the possibility for kindness and compassion to shine through.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

Hesba Stretton, the pen name of Sarah Smith, was an evangelical English author known for her religious books for children. Born on July 27, 1832, in Wellington, Telford, United Kingdom, Stretton became famous for her moral and spiritually-oriented tales, which resonated deeply with her audience. Her most well-known work, Jessica's First Prayer, was highly successful and sold over a million and a half copies by the late 19th century, far surpassing even Alice in Wonderland in terms of sales. Her works, which often emphasized themes of faith, redemption, and the moral development of young people, became staples of religious literature for children in Victorian England. Throughout her career, Stretton s books were cherished for their ability to instill Christian values in young minds, and her influence grew alongside the rising popularity of evangelical movements. Stretton passed away on October 8, 1911, at the age of 79 in Ham, London. Her legacy endures in the lasting impact of her writings, which continue to be admired for their deep moral insight and dedication to spiritual education.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Kessinger Publishing, LLC
• Seitenzahl: 188
• Erscheinungstermin: 1. Oktober 2008
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 229mm x 152mm x 10mm
• Gewicht: 282g
• ISBN-13: 9781437068498
• ISBN-10: 1437068499
• Artikelnr.: 25515354