Bernard Leslie: Or A Tale Of The Last Ten Years (1843)

By W Gresley

Book Overview

Bernard Leslie: Or A Tale Of The Last Ten Years (1843) is a novel written by William Gresley. The book is set in the early 19th century and follows the life of Bernard Leslie, a young man who is born into a wealthy family. The story explores the themes of love, morality, and the struggles of the working class during the Industrial Revolution.The book begins with Bernard's childhood and his privileged upbringing. As he grows up, Bernard becomes increasingly aware of the social and economic inequalities that exist in society. He becomes interested in politics and social reform, and begins to question the values and beliefs of his family and peers.As the story progresses, Bernard falls in love with a young woman named Alice, who comes from a working-class background. Their relationship is met with opposition from Bernard's family, who disapprove of the match due to Alice's social status. Despite the challenges they face, Bernard and Alice remain committed to each other and fight for their love.Throughout the book, Gresley explores the themes of social justice and morality. He highlights the struggles of the working class during the Industrial Revolution and criticizes the wealthy for their indifference to the suffering of others. The book also touches on the role of religion in society and the importance of living a virtuous life.Overall, Bernard Leslie: Or A Tale Of The Last Ten Years is a thought-provoking novel that explores important social and moral issues of the time. 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: 1436787491
• ISBN13: 9781436787499
• Release Date: June 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 276 Pages
• Weight: 0.82 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"