A Sister To Esau (1898)

By Amelia E. Barr

Book Overview

A Sister to Esau is a novel written by Amelia E. Barr in 1898. The story is set in the late 19th century and revolves around the life of a young girl named Ruth. Ruth is the daughter of a wealthy merchant and is brought up in a strict and religious household. She is deeply committed to her faith and is determined to live her life according to its principles.However, Ruth's life takes a dramatic turn when she falls in love with a young man named Esau. Esau is the son of a poor farmer and is considered to be a social outcast by Ruth's family and society. Despite their differences, Ruth and Esau fall deeply in love and decide to marry.The novel follows the challenges that Ruth and Esau face as they try to build a life together. They must overcome the disapproval of Ruth's family and society, as well as the financial difficulties that come with being a poor farmer. Ruth's faith is also tested as she struggles to reconcile her love for Esau with her religious beliefs.A Sister to Esau is a poignant and thought-provoking novel that explores themes of love, faith, and social class. It is a timeless story that continues to resonate with readers today.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: 1163948675
• ISBN13: 9781163948675
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 352 Pages
• Weight: 1.04 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"