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The Madonna Of The Tubs

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The Madonna Of The Tubs is a novel written by Elizabeth Stuart Phelps. The story is set in a small New England town and revolves around the life of a young woman named Huldah Babbitt. Huldah is a hardworking and devoted mother who spends her days washing clothes for the townspeople in large tubs. She is known throughout the town for her kindness and generosity, but her life takes a dramatic turn when a wealthy businessman named Mr. Bland comes to town.Mr. Bland is immediately taken with Huldah and offers her a job as a housekeeper in his mansion. Huldah is hesitant at first but eventually accepts the offer, hoping to provide a better life for her children. However, as she becomes more involved in Mr. Bland's life, she begins to realize that he is not the kind and generous man he appears to be.As the story progresses, Huldah must navigate the complex social dynamics of the town and confront her own feelings of love and loyalty. The novel explores themes of class, gender, and morality, and offers a poignant commentary on the struggles of working-class women in 19th century America.Overall, The Madonna Of The Tubs is a beautifully written and deeply moving novel that offers a compelling portrait of a woman's journey towards self-discovery and empowerment.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:
  • 9781163706640
  • Indbinding:
  • Paperback
  • Sideantal:
  • 102
  • Udgivet:
  • 10. september 2010
  • Størrelse:
  • 152x229x5 mm.
  • Vægt:
  • 145 g.
  • 2-3 uger.
  • 11. december 2024
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The Madonna Of The Tubs is a novel written by Elizabeth Stuart Phelps. The story is set in a small New England town and revolves around the life of a young woman named Huldah Babbitt. Huldah is a hardworking and devoted mother who spends her days washing clothes for the townspeople in large tubs. She is known throughout the town for her kindness and generosity, but her life takes a dramatic turn when a wealthy businessman named Mr. Bland comes to town.Mr. Bland is immediately taken with Huldah and offers her a job as a housekeeper in his mansion. Huldah is hesitant at first but eventually accepts the offer, hoping to provide a better life for her children. However, as she becomes more involved in Mr. Bland's life, she begins to realize that he is not the kind and generous man he appears to be.As the story progresses, Huldah must navigate the complex social dynamics of the town and confront her own feelings of love and loyalty. The novel explores themes of class, gender, and morality, and offers a poignant commentary on the struggles of working-class women in 19th century America.Overall, The Madonna Of The Tubs is a beautifully written and deeply moving novel that offers a compelling portrait of a woman's journey towards self-discovery and empowerment.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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