The Shoulders Of Atlas (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781163555149)

""The Shoulders of Atlas"" is a novel written by Mary E. Wilkins Freeman. The story is set in the small town of Dunport, where a young woman named Lydia Orrum lives with her father, a wealthy businessman. Lydia's life changes when she meets a young man named Tom Dunning, who is from a poor family. Despite their different backgrounds, Lydia and Tom fall in love and get married.As Lydia and Tom start their life together, they face many challenges. Tom struggles to find work and provide for his family, while Lydia tries to adjust to a life that is very different from the one she grew up in. Meanwhile, Lydia's father disapproves of her marriage and tries to interfere in their lives.Despite the obstacles they face, Lydia and Tom remain committed to each other and their love grows stronger. However, tragedy strikes when Tom is injured in a mining accident and becomes paralyzed. Lydia must now take on the responsibility of caring for her husband and supporting their family.""The Shoulders of Atlas"" is a touching story about love, family, and the strength of the human spirit. It explores themes of class, gender, and social inequality, and shows how these issues can impact the lives of ordinary people. Overall, it is a powerful and moving novel that will resonate with readers of all ages.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: Mary E. Wilkins Freeman
ISBN-10: 1163555142
ISBN-13: 9781163555149
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 300
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.34lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.81d