Conscience

Conscience is a novel written by Eliza Lee Follen. It was first published in 1832 and is considered to be a classic work of American literature. The story revolves around the life of a young girl named Ellen, who is raised by her strict and religious aunt. Ellen is a deeply moral person who struggles with the conflicts between her own conscience and the expectations of society. As she grows up, she begins to question the values and beliefs of her upbringing, and she must navigate the complexities of love, marriage, and social status. Along the way, Ellen encounters a cast of characters who challenge her worldview, including a wealthy and powerful man who tries to seduce her. The novel explores themes of morality, religion, and social class, and it offers a nuanced portrayal of the challenges faced by young women in 19th century America. Follen's writing is known for its clarity and simplicity, and Conscience is no exception. The novel is a timeless work of literature that continues to resonate with readers today.The man hesitated, and then got in. My friend, who was a clergyman, began immediately to talk earnestly about many interesting things, and kept up a lively conversation. At last, he mentioned the uncommon loneliness of the road, and observed that it would be a good place for a robbery. He then went on to speak of robbers, and then of criminals in general, and of what he thought was the right way to treat them. He said that society should try to instruct and reform them; that putting them to death was wicked; that, by patient love and kindness, we should win them back to virtue, that we should show them the way to peace and honor.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.