Contrast V1
A Story Of Two Women (1884)
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Ada Ellen Bayly, who wrote under the pen name Edna Lyall, is a novel that explores the stark differences between two women from vastly different backgrounds. The book was first published in 1884 and is set in 19th century England. The two women at the center of the story are Grace Rivers, the daughter of a wealthy businessman, and Esther Staunton, a poor but intelligent young woman. The novel follows their lives as they navigate the challenges of class and gender in Victorian society.Grace is a beautiful and privileged young woman who is expected to marry well and live a life of luxury. She is...
Ada Ellen Bayly, who wrote under the pen name Edna Lyall, is a novel that explores the stark differences between two women from vastly different backgrounds. The book was first published in 1884 and is set in 19th century England. The two women at the center of the story are Grace Rivers, the daughter of a wealthy businessman, and Esther Staunton, a poor but intelligent young woman. The novel follows their lives as they navigate the challenges of class and gender in Victorian society.Grace is a beautiful and privileged young woman who is expected to marry well and live a life of luxury. She is kind-hearted but sheltered, and her upbringing has left her somewhat naive about the realities of the world. Esther, on the other hand, is a self-educated woman who has had to fight for every opportunity she has had. She is fiercely independent and determined to make a life for herself despite the obstacles in her way.The two women meet when Esther is hired as a governess for Grace's younger siblings. Despite their differences, they form a close bond and become friends. However, their friendship is tested as they face challenges and obstacles that threaten to tear them apart.Throughout the novel, Lady Ada Ellen Bayly explores themes of social class, gender roles, and the importance of education. She paints a vivid picture of Victorian society, highlighting the stark differences between the lives of the wealthy and the poor, and the limited opportunities available to women.Overall, Contrast V1: A Story Of Two Women is a compelling and thought-provoking novel that explores important issues that are still relevant today. It is a must-read for anyone interested in Victorian literature or social history.In Three Parts.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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