Bread Upon The Waters: A Governess's Life

By Dinah Maria Mulock Craik

Book Overview

Bread Upon The Waters: A Governess�������s Life (1852) is a memoir written by Dinah Maria Craik, an English novelist and poet. The book recounts Craik's experiences as a governess, a common occupation for middle-class women in the 19th century. Craik describes the challenges and difficulties she faced in her role as a governess, including the lack of respect and low pay that came with the job. She also discusses the relationships she formed with the families she worked for and the children she taught. Throughout the book, Craik reflects on the social and economic conditions of her time, particularly the limited opportunities available to women. She also explores themes of class, education, and gender roles. Bread Upon The Waters is a poignant and insightful account of the life of a governess in 19th century England, offering a valuable perspective on the experiences of women during this period.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: 1436792126
• ISBN13: 9781436792127
• Release Date: June 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 116 Pages
• Weight: 0.36 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"