Clare (1878)

Clare (1878) is a novel written by Lizzie Alldridge. The book is set in the late 19th century and tells the story of a young woman named Clare who comes from a wealthy family. Despite her privileged background, Clare is unhappy and struggles with feelings of isolation and loneliness. She finds solace in her art, which she pursues with passion and dedication. However, her family does not understand or support her artistic ambitions, and she is forced to navigate the challenges of pursuing her dreams in a society that does not value women's creativity. Along the way, Clare meets a number of interesting characters, including a young artist named Jack who becomes her friend and confidant. As she struggles to find her place in the world, Clare must confront the limitations imposed on her by her gender and social class and find the courage to pursue her own path. Through Clare's journey, Alldridge explores themes of gender, creativity, and social class, offering a nuanced and insightful portrayal of a young woman's struggle to find her place in a rapidly changing world.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.