The Scarlet Shawl: A Novel (1874)
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ISBN10: 1437312918
ISBN13: 9781437312911
Publisher: Indypublish.Com
Published: Nov 26 2008
Pages: 320
Weight: 0.95
Height: 0.67 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
ISBN13: 9781437312911
Publisher: Indypublish.Com
Published: Nov 26 2008
Pages: 320
Weight: 0.95
Height: 0.67 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Scarlet Shawl is a novel written by Richard Jefferies and originally published in 1874. Set in rural England, the story follows the life of a young woman named Lucy, who is forced to leave her home and family to live with her wealthy aunt in the city. Lucy is initially thrilled with the prospect of living in luxury, but soon realizes that her aunt's lifestyle is superficial and empty.As Lucy struggles to find her place in the world, she becomes involved with a group of radicals who are fighting for social justice. Through her experiences with these activists, Lucy begins to question the values and beliefs of her own privileged upbringing.The Scarlet Shawl is a powerful exploration of class, gender, and social justice in Victorian England. Jefferies' writing is both evocative and insightful, capturing the complexities of life in a rapidly changing society. This novel is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of social movements and the struggle for equality.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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