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

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

Opie, Amelia

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ISBN10: 116479258X
ISBN13: 9781164792581
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 402
Weight: 1.67
Height: 1.06 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Adeline Mowbray or The Mother and Daughter: A Tale is a novel written by British author Amelia Opie and first published in 1844. The story follows the life of Adeline Mowbray, a young woman who is raised by her mother, Mrs. Mowbray, to be independent and free-thinking. Adeline's father died when she was young, and her mother has raised her to believe in the importance of education, equality, and individualism.However, Adeline's beliefs are challenged when she falls in love with the charming and wealthy Lord Belgrave. Belgrave is a traditionalist who believes in the importance of social status and conformity, and he disapproves of Adeline's unconventional ideas. Adeline is torn between her love for Belgrave and her desire to remain true to herself and her mother's teachings.As the story unfolds, Adeline becomes pregnant with Belgrave's child and must face the consequences of her actions. She is ostracized by society and must rely on her mother's support to survive. Through her struggles, Adeline learns the importance of forgiveness, compassion, and the love of family.Adeline Mowbray or The Mother and Daughter: A Tale is a thought-provoking novel that explores themes of feminism, individualism, and the role of women in society. It is a timeless story that continues to resonate with readers today.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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