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The English Peasant Girl (1856)

The English Peasant Girl (1856)

Sargent, George E.

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ISBN10: 1120877229
ISBN13: 9781120877222
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Jan 29 2010
Pages: 198
Weight: 0.60
Height: 0.42 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The English Peasant Girl is a historical novel written by George E. Sargent and published in 1856. The story is set in the English countryside during the 18th century and follows the life of a young peasant girl named Mary. Mary is a hardworking and virtuous girl who lives with her family in a small village. Despite her humble beginnings, Mary dreams of a better life and is determined to make something of herself.As the story progresses, Mary meets and falls in love with a wealthy landowner named Edward. However, their relationship is met with opposition from Edward's family, who believe that Mary is not of the same social standing as their son. Despite this, Mary and Edward continue to see each other in secret and eventually elope.The novel explores themes of class, social mobility, and love. It also provides a glimpse into the lives of peasants in 18th century England and the challenges they faced. Sargent's writing style is descriptive and vivid, painting a detailed picture of the English countryside and the characters that inhabit it.Overall, The English Peasant Girl is a charming and engaging novel that offers a unique perspective on English society during the 18th century. It is a must-read for anyone interested in historical fiction or English literature.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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