George Thompson

Gebundenes Buch

Substance Of An Address To The Ladies Of Glasgow And Its Vicinity Upon The Present Aspect Of The Great Question Of Negro Emancipation (1833)

Beschreibung

Also, Some Account Of The Formation Of The Glasgow Ladies' Anti-Slavery Association.

Autor

George Thompson was a writer known for his exploration of social issues, morality, and the complexities of urban life. His most notable work is Venus in Boston: A Romance of City Life, a novel that delves into the exploitation of vulnerable individuals in the context of a rapidly industrializing and morally complex city. Thompson's writing often addressed themes of poverty, class disparity, and the moral struggles faced by his characters, particularly focusing on the lives of women in precarious social positions. In Venus in Boston, Thompson critiques the social and economic inequalities of America, focusing on the character of Fanny Aubrey, a young, impoverished fruit vendor in Boston. Through Fanny's struggles, the novel exposes the dangers of urban life, especially for women, and highlights the tension between innocence and societal corruption. The narrative also touches on themes of virtue, resilience, and the desire for social mobility in a world rife with exploitation. His works, especially Venus in Boston, offer valuable insight into the moral and social concerns of his era. His stories contributed to the broader tradition of social realism in American literature.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Kessinger Publishing, LLC
• Seitenzahl: 44
• Erscheinungstermin: 23. Mai 2010
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 286mm x 221mm x 7mm
• Gewicht: 398g
• ISBN-13: 9781161795813
• ISBN-10: 1161795812
• Artikelnr.: 30992324