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Family Pride
Hardcover
General FictionLiterary Fiction
ISBN13: 9781023053358
Publisher: Anson Street Press
Published: Mar 28 2025
Pages: 422
Weight: 1.69
Height: 0.94 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Family Pride: Or, Purified by Suffering by Mary J. Holmes delves into the heart of 19th-century American domestic life, exploring themes of family, marriage, and the social issues of the era. This meticulously prepared edition of a classic work of American fiction presents a powerful family drama centered on the experiences and challenges of its characters. Holmes masterfully portrays the intricacies of relationships and the suffering that can both test and ultimately purify the bonds of kinship. A compelling example of 19th-century domestic fiction, Family Pride offers a glimpse into a bygone era while exploring enduring themes that continue to resonate. Readers of general and literary fiction, particularly those interested in family life, will find this story a captivating and thought-provoking read.
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