A Lady's Shoe (1893)

By J.M. Barrie

Book Overview

A Lady's Shoe is a novel written by James Matthew Barrie and published in 1893. The story revolves around the life of a young woman named Clementina, who is forced to leave her home and family after her father's death. She moves to London to live with her aunt and uncle, who are wealthy but cold and distant.Clementina's life takes a turn when she meets a young man named Tom, who is a struggling artist. They fall in love, but their relationship is complicated by the social conventions of the time and the disapproval of Clementina's family.The novel explores themes of love, class, and the role of women in Victorian society. It also delves into the world of art and the struggles faced by artists trying to make a living.Throughout the book, Barrie's writing is characterized by his wit and humor, as well as his ability to capture the nuances of human emotion. The novel is a poignant and insightful portrayal of life in Victorian England, and a testament to Barrie's talent as a writer.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: 1437457584
• ISBN13: 9781437457582
• Release Date: January 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 88 Pages
• Weight: 0.28 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"