Alice Seymour: A Tale (1831) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781436763912)

Alice Seymour: A Tale is a novel written by the British author, Grey, Mrs. and published in 1831. The story revolves around the titular character, Alice Seymour, a young woman who is orphaned at a young age and is sent to live with her wealthy aunt and uncle. Alice is initially happy to be living in a luxurious environment, but soon realizes that her uncle and aunt are not the kind and loving people she thought they were. As Alice grows up, she becomes increasingly aware of the harsh realities of life and the inequalities that exist in society. She begins to question the status quo and becomes involved in social activism, advocating for the rights of the poor and oppressed. Along the way, she falls in love with a young man named Edward, who shares her passion for social justice.The novel explores themes of class, gender, and social justice, and is considered a pioneering work of feminist literature. Grey, Mrs. was known for her progressive views and her advocacy for women's rights, and Alice Seymour: A Tale reflects these ideals. The novel is also notable for its vivid descriptions of Victorian society and the lives of the wealthy and the poor.Overall, Alice Seymour: A Tale is a compelling and thought-provoking novel that offers a fascinating glimpse into the social and cultural landscape of 19th century Britain.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.

Author: Grey
ISBN-10: 1436763916
ISBN-13: 9781436763912
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 06/29/2008
Pages: 244
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.73lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.51d