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Waltham: A Novel (1833)

Waltham: A Novel (1833)

Smith Elder and Company

Paperback

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ISBN10: 1104525593
ISBN13: 9781104525590
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Published: May 10 2009
Pages: 360
Weight: 1.06
Height: 0.75 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Waltham: A Novel is a literary work published in 1833 by Smith Elder and Company. The novel is set in the small town of Waltham and follows the lives of its inhabitants through a series of interconnected stories. The book explores themes of love, family, and morality, and offers a glimpse into the social and economic conditions of rural England in the 19th century.The novel is divided into three parts, each focusing on a different character. The first part follows the story of Mary, a young woman who is forced to leave her home and family after a scandalous affair with a wealthy landowner. The second part centers on the lives of the town's gentry, including the wealthy and powerful Lord Waltham, who is struggling to maintain his influence in the face of political and social upheaval. The final part of the novel focuses on the lives of the town's working-class residents, including a group of weavers who are fighting for better wages and working conditions.Throughout the novel, the characters face a range of challenges and obstacles, from financial hardship to social ostracism. The book offers a nuanced portrayal of the complex social dynamics of rural England, and explores the ways in which class, gender, and power intersect in the lives of its inhabitants.Overall, Waltham: A Novel is a richly detailed and engaging work of fiction that offers a compelling portrait of life in 19th-century England. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history and literature of this period.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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