Mary Cholmondeley

The Lowest Rung (eBook, ePUB)

Together with The Hand on the Latch, St. Luke's Summer and The Understudy

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Produktbeschreibung

In her compelling novella, "The Lowest Rung," Mary Cholmondeley intricately explores the themes of class struggle, personal ambition, and social morality in late 19th-century England. With a narrative that oscillates between realist observations and poignant psychological depth, Cholmondeley employs a vivid prose style that encapsulates the era's socio-economic tensions. The novella reflects the author's critical perspective on Victorian society, as it engages with ethical dilemmas and the often harsh realities faced by those at the margins of society. Through the nuanced experiences of her characters, Cholmondeley invites readers to examine the complexities inherent in human relationships framed within societal constraints. Mary Cholmondeley was born into a socially privileged family but was attuned to the inequities of her time, which deeply influenced her writing. A fervent advocate for women's rights and a critical thinker, she often used her literary voice to challenge the status quo. "The Lowest Rung" stands out as a reflection of her commitment to social issues, delving into the lives of those who struggle against systemic indifference and advocating for empathy and understanding. I wholeheartedly recommend "The Lowest Rung" to readers interested in exploring the intersections of class and morality within the rich literary tapestry of Victorian literature. Cholmondeley's keen insights and vivid character portrayals offer a moving invitation to reflect on contemporary social hierarchies and our shared humanity.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Good Press
• Seitenzahl: 252
• Erscheinungstermin: 10. Dezember 2019
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 4064066224714
• Artikelnr.: 58929105

Autorenporträt

Mary Cholmondeley was born on June 8, 1859, and died on July 15, 1925. Her best-selling book Red Pottage parodied narrow-minded country living and religious hypocrisy. In 1918, a silent film version of it was created. Mary Cholmondeley was the third of Rev. Richard Hugh Cholmondeley's (1827 1910) eight children, and his wife Emily Beaumont's (1831 1893) children were born at Hodnet near Market Drayton in Shropshire. Her niece, Stella Benson, was a writer, and her great-uncle, Reginald Heber, was a bishop who wrote hymns. The American novelist Mark Twain was hosted by his uncle, Reginald Cholmondeley of Condover Hall, during his trips to England. Mary's family narrative, Under One Roof (1918), includes excerpts from her sister Hester's poems and diaries, which she composed and maintained before her death in 1892. Following short stays at Leaton, Shropshire, and Farnborough, Warwickshire, the family moved back to Hodnet in 1874 when her father succeeded his father as rector. Despite having asthma, she spent a large portion of the first thirty years of her life supporting her father in his parish work and her ailing mother in running the home. From a young age, she would tell stories to amuse her siblings.