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Adeline Mowbray Or The Mother And Daughter: A Tale (1844)

Adeline Mowbray Or The Mother And Daughter: A Tale (1844)

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ISBN10: 1164559702
ISBN13: 9781164559702
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 402
Weight: 1.18
Height: 0.82 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Adeline Mowbray Or The Mother And Daughter: A Tale (1844) is a novel written by Amelia Opie. The story revolves around Adeline, a young woman who is raised by her father and grows up to be an independent, free-thinking individual. However, when she falls in love with a man named Glenmurray, her life takes a drastic turn. Glenmurray is a political radical and an atheist, which goes against the social norms of the time. Adeline's father disapproves of their relationship and disowns her, leaving her to fend for herself. Adeline and Glenmurray have a daughter together, but their relationship is tumultuous and eventually ends in tragedy. Adeline must navigate the challenges of being a single mother in a society that looks down upon her. She also struggles with her own beliefs and values as she tries to raise her daughter in a world that is often cruel and unforgiving. The novel explores themes of love, family, social norms, and the role of women in society. It also delves into the complexities of human relationships and the consequences of going against the status quo. Overall, Adeline Mowbray Or The Mother And Daughter: A Tale is a thought-provoking and poignant story that offers a glimpse into the struggles and triumphs of women in the 19th century.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.

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