Alicia Grey: Or To Be Useful Is To Be Happy (1837)

By Catherine Grace Godwin

Book Overview

Alicia Grey: Or To Be Useful Is To Be Happy is a novel written by Catherine Grace Godwin in 1837. The story revolves around the life of the titular character, Alicia Grey, who is an orphaned young woman with a strong desire to make herself useful to society. She is brought up by her aunt, who is a wealthy and influential woman, but Alicia yearns for a purposeful life beyond the confines of her privileged upbringing.The novel explores Alicia's journey as she navigates the challenges of finding her place in the world and making a positive impact on the lives of those around her. Along the way, she encounters a range of characters, including a young man named Henry, who becomes her love interest, and a group of impoverished women whom she seeks to help.The novel is notable for its emphasis on the importance of social responsibility and the idea that true happiness can be found through serving others. It also touches on themes such as class inequality, gender roles, and the challenges faced by women in Victorian society.Overall, Alicia Grey: Or To Be Useful Is To Be Happy is a thought-provoking and uplifting novel that offers a window into the social and cultural norms of the time, while also inspiring readers to consider their own role in making the world a better place.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: 1436763959
• ISBN13: 9781436763950
• Release Date: June 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 144 Pages
• Weight: 0.44 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"