A Great Success - Ward, Humphry
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"A Great Success" by Mrs. Humphry Ward is a quintessential example of Victorian literature classics, delving into the intricacies of British society narratives with a keen focus on social realism fiction. As one of Mrs. Humphry Ward's notable novels, this book offers readers a captivating exploration of family sagas, wealth, success, and ambition in 19th-century England. Set against the backdrop of British upper-class society, this novel unfolds as a compelling tale of perseverance and achievement, following the journey of a determined female protagonist as she navigates the challenges and…mehr

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"A Great Success" by Mrs. Humphry Ward is a quintessential example of Victorian literature classics, delving into the intricacies of British society narratives with a keen focus on social realism fiction. As one of Mrs. Humphry Ward's notable novels, this book offers readers a captivating exploration of family sagas, wealth, success, and ambition in 19th-century England. Set against the backdrop of British upper-class society, this novel unfolds as a compelling tale of perseverance and achievement, following the journey of a determined female protagonist as she navigates the challenges and triumphs of her time. Through the lens of social realism, Mrs. Humphry Ward provides readers with a nuanced portrayal of ambition and success, shedding light on the complexities of Victorian society and the pursuit of wealth and status. With its richly drawn characters and vivid depiction of Victorian England, "A Great Success" stands as a literary masterpiece that continues to resonate with readers today. It is a timeless work of classic literature that offers both inspiration and insight, earning its place among the recommendations of must-reads in the literary canon.
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Mary Augusta Ward CBE was a British author who lived from June 11, 1851, to March 24, 1920. She wrote under her married name, Mrs. Humphry Ward. Setting up a Settlement in London to help poor people get better schooling was one way she did this. In 1908, she became the first President of the Women's National Anti-Suffrage League. Mary Augusta Arnold was born in Hobart, Tasmania, Australia. She came from a well-known family of writers and educators. Mary was the daughter of Julia Sorell and Tom Arnold, who taught literature. William Thomas Arnold was a writer and journalist, Ethel Arnold worked for women's right to vote, and Julia Huxley started Prior's Field School for Girls in 1902 and married Leonard Huxley. Their sons were Julian and Aldous Huxley. It was important for British intellectual life to have people like the Arnolds and the Huxleys. Author Matthew Arnold was her uncle, and Thomas Arnold, the famous headmaster of Rugby School, was her grandpa. Tom Arnold, Mary's father, was made head of schools in Van Diemen's Land, which is now Tasmania. He started his job on January 15, 1850.