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Ragged Lady, V2

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Ragged Lady, V2 is a novel written by William Dean Howells. This book is the second volume of the Ragged Lady series. The story revolves around the life of a poor woman named Margaret. She is a hardworking and honest person who struggles to make ends meet. Margaret's life takes a turn when she meets a wealthy businessman named Mr. Eldridge. He is impressed by her honesty and hard work and offers to help her. Margaret's life changes drastically as she starts working for Mr. Eldridge and becomes a part of his social circle. However, Margaret's newfound happiness is short-lived as she realizes that she cannot fit in with the wealthy and privileged people she is now surrounded by. She is torn between her old life and her new life and struggles to find her place in the world. The novel explores themes of social class, identity, and the struggles of the working class in a rapidly changing society. Howells' writing style is realistic and insightful, and he provides a vivid portrayal of the characters and their lives. Overall, Ragged Lady, V2 is a compelling and thought-provoking novel that offers a glimpse into the complexities of human relationships and the challenges of social mobility.The entertainment was to be the second night after that, and Mrs. Milray at first took the whole affair into her own hands. She was willing to let the others consult with her, but she made all the decisions, and she became so prepotent that she drove Lord Lioncourt to rebellion in the case of some theatrical people whom he wanted in the programme.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.

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  • Sprog:
  • Engelsk
  • ISBN:
  • 9781162681443
  • Indbinding:
  • Paperback
  • Sideantal:
  • 156
  • Udgivet:
  • 10. september 2010
  • Størrelse:
  • 191x235x8 mm.
  • Vægt:
  • 281 g.
  • 2-3 uger.
  • 23. december 2024
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Ragged Lady, V2 is a novel written by William Dean Howells. This book is the second volume of the Ragged Lady series. The story revolves around the life of a poor woman named Margaret. She is a hardworking and honest person who struggles to make ends meet. Margaret's life takes a turn when she meets a wealthy businessman named Mr. Eldridge. He is impressed by her honesty and hard work and offers to help her. Margaret's life changes drastically as she starts working for Mr. Eldridge and becomes a part of his social circle. However, Margaret's newfound happiness is short-lived as she realizes that she cannot fit in with the wealthy and privileged people she is now surrounded by. She is torn between her old life and her new life and struggles to find her place in the world. The novel explores themes of social class, identity, and the struggles of the working class in a rapidly changing society. Howells' writing style is realistic and insightful, and he provides a vivid portrayal of the characters and their lives. Overall, Ragged Lady, V2 is a compelling and thought-provoking novel that offers a glimpse into the complexities of human relationships and the challenges of social mobility.The entertainment was to be the second night after that, and Mrs. Milray at first took the whole affair into her own hands. She was willing to let the others consult with her, but she made all the decisions, and she became so prepotent that she drove Lord Lioncourt to rebellion in the case of some theatrical people whom he wanted in the programme.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.

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