Cassy (1874)

By Hesba Stretton

Book Overview

Cassy is a novel written by Hesba Stretton and first published in 1874. The story revolves around a young girl named Cassy who is orphaned at a young age and is forced to live with her cruel stepfather and stepsiblings. Despite the hardships she faces, Cassy remains kind and hopeful, and she eventually finds solace in the company of a kind-hearted neighbor named Miss Matty.As Cassy grows older, she becomes increasingly aware of the injustices and inequalities in society, particularly towards women and the poor. She becomes involved in the suffrage movement and strives to make a difference in the world. Along the way, Cassy also falls in love with a young man named Edward, but their relationship is threatened by social expectations and class differences.Throughout the novel, Cassy's unwavering resilience and determination inspire those around her, and she ultimately proves that even the most difficult circumstances can be overcome with perseverance and hope. The book is a powerful portrayal of the struggles faced by women and the working class in Victorian England, and it remains a classic of English literature to this day.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: 1120269431
• ISBN13: 9781120269430
• Release Date: October 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 152 Pages
• Weight: 0.47 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"