Martha Finley

Broschiertes Buch

Signing the Contract, and What It Cost

Beschreibung

"Signing the Contract and What it Cost" by Martha Finley offers a compelling glimpse into 19th-century American family life. As a work of domestic fiction, the narrative explores the intricacies of relationships and the moral considerations that shaped the era. Rooted in religious fiction traditions, this story presents profound questions about faith, duty, and the consequences of choices. Finley, a celebrated author of her time, weaves a narrative that examines the costs associated with commitments, both spoken and unspoken. This meticulously prepared edition invites readers to experience the power of 19th-century American literature and to reflect on the timeless themes presented in Finley's work. Discover a historical story that continues to resonate with its portrayal of human nature. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Autor

Martha Finley (1828-1909) was an esteemed 19th-century American author renowned for her prolific contributions to children's literature and Sunday school stories. Finley's literary style is characterized by its didactic narratives, often imbued with moral and religious undertones-a reflection of the era's emphasis on imparting ethical lessons through storytelling. Her work includes the much-lauded Elsie Dinsmore series, which alone spans 28 volumes and follows the faith-filled journey of its eponymous heroine from girlhood to motherhood. Finley was a contemporary of Louisa May Alcott and Horatio Alger, and like them, her writings were intended to educate and instill values in young readers. Her texts typically feature heroines who, despite facing adversity, maintain unshakable moral integrity, a theme that is also palpable in her lesser-known stand-alone novel 'Signing the Contract, and What It Cost'-a tale that explores the consequences of choices made when principles are compromised. Finley's literary contributions have been the subject of study by scholars interested in juvenile fiction of the post-Civil War era and persist as examples of the didactic literature of the period.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Creative Media Partners, LLC
• Seitenzahl: 224
• Erscheinungstermin: 29. März 2025
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 234mm x 156mm x 12mm
• Gewicht: 318g
• ISBN-13: 9781023349109
• ISBN-10: 1023349108
• Artikelnr.: 74113004