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The Story of a Governess
Hardcover
General FictionHistorical FictionLiterary Fiction
ISBN13: 9781023441339
Publisher: Anson Street Press
Published: Mar 29 2025
Pages: 334
Weight: 1.42
Height: 0.75 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
The Story of a Governess by Margaret Oliphant offers a compelling glimpse into 19th-century domestic life and the social complexities of the Victorian era. This meticulously prepared edition brings to life a story centered on the experiences of a governess, navigating the intricate hierarchies of social class and the often-constrained world of women's lives. As a work of domestic fiction, the narrative explores the challenges and triumphs faced by women in this particular role. Oliphant's insightful portrayal, categorized as historical and literary fiction, provides a window into the lives and societal expectations of the time. This edition ensures the preservation of an important voice from the past, offering readers a chance to engage with a timeless story. This title is a classic exploration of women and society in a bygone era.
This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.
This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.
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