An Enthusiast (1921)
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ISBN10: 1164023306
ISBN13: 9781164023302
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 274
Weight: 0.81
Height: 0.58 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
ISBN13: 9781164023302
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 274
Weight: 0.81
Height: 0.58 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
An Enthusiast is a novel written by Edith Somerville and first published in 1921. The story revolves around the life of a young girl named Nancy Brown, who is passionate about social reform and women's rights. She comes from a wealthy family and has been given all the advantages of education and privilege, but she is determined to use her position to make a difference in the world. Nancy's journey takes her from her home in Ireland to London, where she becomes involved in the suffrage movement and meets a variety of characters who challenge her beliefs and ideals. She falls in love with a young man named Harry, who shares her passion for social justice, but their relationship is complicated by their differing views on how to achieve their goals. As Nancy becomes more deeply involved in the suffrage movement, she must navigate the challenges of political activism and the personal sacrifices that come with it. She faces opposition from her family and society at large, but she remains committed to her cause and determined to make a difference. An Enthusiast is a compelling portrait of a young woman's journey towards self-discovery and social change. It explores themes of gender, class, and activism in the early 20th century, and offers a nuanced and complex portrayal of the suffrage movement and its impact on individual lives. With its vivid characters and powerful storytelling, this novel remains a timeless classic of feminist 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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