Libbie Marsh's Three Eras (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781161439434)

Libbie Marsh's Three Eras is a novel written by Elizabeth Gaskell that tells the story of a young girl named Libbie Marsh and her journey through three different eras of her life. The book is set in the mid-19th century and explores the themes of poverty, social class, and the struggles of working-class families.In the first era, Libbie is a young girl living in a poor family in the countryside. Her life is filled with hardship and struggle as her family tries to make ends meet. Despite the difficulties, Libbie is a strong and resilient character who is determined to make a better life for herself.In the second era, Libbie moves to the city to work in a factory. She experiences the harsh realities of industrialization and the working conditions of the time. She also falls in love with a young man who is fighting for workers' rights and becomes involved in the labor movement.In the third era, Libbie is a successful businesswoman who has overcome many obstacles to achieve success. She reflects on her life and the changes that have taken place in society during her lifetime.Overall, Libbie Marsh's Three Eras is a powerful and thought-provoking novel that explores the struggles of working-class families during the 19th century. It is a testament to the strength and resilience of the human spirit and the power of determination and perseverance.She recalled his question, the whispered question, to her, in the happiest part of the day. He asked Libbie, 'Is Dunham like heaven? the people here are as kind as angels, and I don't want heaven to be more beautiful than this place. If you and mother would but die with me, I should like to die, and live always there!'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: Elizabeth Gaskell
ISBN-10: 1161439439
ISBN-13: 9781161439434
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 05/23/2010
Pages: 30
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.61lbs
Size: 10.00h x 7.00w x 0.25d