Helen Treveryan: Or The Ruling Race (1892)

By John Roy

Book Overview

Helen Treveryan: Or The Ruling Race is a novel written by John Roy and first published in 1892. The story is set in England and follows the life of the titular character, Helen Treveryan, a young woman who is born into a wealthy and powerful family. As she grows up, Helen becomes aware of the privileges and advantages that come with her social status and becomes increasingly conscious of the class divide that separates her from the working-class people around her.As she navigates her way through society, Helen is torn between her loyalty to her family and her growing sympathy for the plight of the poor. She becomes involved in the suffragette movement and begins to question the traditional roles that women are expected to play in society. Along the way, she falls in love with a young socialist named Jack, who challenges her to see the world in a new way.The novel is a social commentary on the class system in England during the late 19th century and explores themes of social justice, gender roles, and the struggle for equality. It is a thought-provoking and engaging read that offers insight into the complexities of life in Victorian England.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: 1120290872
• ISBN13: 9781120290878
• Release Date: October 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 512 Pages
• Weight: 1.49 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.0" x 9.0"