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The Tests Of Time: A Story Of Social Life (1843)

The Tests Of Time: A Story Of Social Life (1843)

Wood, Sara

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Historical Figures19th Century United States HistoryFiction Anthologies

ISBN10: 1165155117
ISBN13: 9781165155118
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 306
Weight: 0.91
Height: 0.64 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Tests of Time: A Story of Social Life is a novel written by Sara Wood and originally published in 1843. The story follows the lives of a group of upper-class individuals in 19th century England, exploring the themes of love, marriage, and social status.The main character, Caroline, is a young woman who is torn between her desire for love and her duty to marry for money and social status. She is courted by two men, the wealthy and charming Mr. Merton and the kind-hearted but less wealthy Mr. Howard. As Caroline navigates her feelings for these two men, she also grapples with the expectations and pressures of her social class.Throughout the novel, Wood paints a vivid picture of the societal norms and expectations of the time, including the strict rules of courtship and the importance of maintaining one's reputation. The Tests of Time also touches on the themes of gender roles and the limited opportunities available to women in 19th century England.Overall, The Tests of Time is a compelling and insightful look into the social dynamics of 19th century England, with a relatable and engaging protagonist at its center.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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