A Campaigner At Home (1865)

By Shirley

Book Overview

A Campaigner At Home is a novel written by Charlotte Bronte's contemporary, Shirley. It was first published in 1865 and tells the story of a young woman named Caroline Helstone, who lives in the town of Briarfield during the early years of the Victorian era.Caroline is an intelligent and independent woman who is passionate about social justice and political reform. She becomes involved in the local political scene, campaigning for the rights of workers and the poor. Along the way, she meets and falls in love with Robert Moore, a wealthy mill owner who is also interested in social reform.As Caroline and Robert work together to improve the lives of the people in Briarfield, they face numerous challenges and obstacles. They must navigate the complexities of class and gender relations, as well as the political and economic realities of the time.A Campaigner At Home is a powerful and thought-provoking novel that explores themes of social justice, gender, and politics. It is a must-read for anyone interested in Victorian literature and the history of social reform in Britain.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1166478947
• ISBN13: 9781166478940
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 382 Pages
• Weight: 1.12 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"