Bessie Costrell
EAN13
9791041995233
ISBN
979-10-419-9523-3
Éditeur
CULTUREA
Date de publication
Nombre de pages
56
Dimensions
22 x 17 x 0,4 cm
Poids
105 g
Langue
anglais
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"Bessie Costrell" by Mrs. Humphry Ward is a poignant and insightful novel that delves into the complexities of social class, love, and personal identity in late Victorian England. Set against the backdrop of a rapidly changing society, the story follows the titular character, Bessie Costrell, as she navigates the challenges and opportunities that come with her newfound wealth and social status.
Born into poverty, Bessie is thrust into the world of the wealthy and privileged when she unexpectedly inherits a vast fortune. As she struggles to adapt to her new life, Bessie grapples with questions of identity and belonging, torn between the expectations of her newfound peers and the values of her humble upbringing.
Through Bessie's journey, Mrs. Humphry Ward offers a nuanced exploration of the social dynamics and moral dilemmas of the Victorian era. From the gilded halls of high society to the bustling streets of London's East End, the novel vividly portrays the stark contrasts between the haves and the have-nots, shedding light on the inequalities and injustices that defined the period.
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