Gertrude, Or Thoughtlessness And Inattention Corrected: A Tale (1823)

By Eliza White

Book Overview

Gertrude, Or Thoughtlessness And Inattention Corrected: A Tale is a novel written by Eliza White and originally published in 1823. The story follows the life of a young girl named Gertrude who is raised in a wealthy family but is spoiled and thoughtless. Gertrude's lack of concern for others leads to a series of misfortunes and tragedies, including the death of her mother and the loss of her family's fortune.As Gertrude grows older, she begins to recognize the consequences of her actions and starts to change her ways. She learns to appreciate the value of hard work and kindness, and eventually finds happiness in a simple life with a loving husband and family.The novel is a moral tale that emphasizes the importance of virtues such as humility, compassion, and responsibility. It also critiques the excesses and superficiality of the upper class during the early 19th century. Through Gertrude's journey, White highlights the transformative power of self-reflection and personal growth.Overall, Gertrude, Or Thoughtlessness And Inattention Corrected: A Tale 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: 1165532573
• ISBN13: 9781165532575
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 168 Pages
• Weight: 0.51 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"