Kent Hampden (1892)

By Rebecca Harding Davis

Book Overview

""Kent Hampden"" is a novel written by Rebecca Harding Davis and was originally published in 1892. The story is set in the late 19th century and revolves around the life of the titular character, Kent Hampden. He is a young man who comes from a wealthy family but is disillusioned with their values and beliefs. Kent decides to leave his privileged life behind and travels to the South to work as a teacher in a rural community.The novel explores themes of social class, race, and gender roles in society. Kent's experiences in the South expose him to the harsh realities of racism and poverty, and he becomes determined to make a positive impact in the lives of his students. Along the way, he falls in love with a young woman named Lucy, who is also a teacher in the community.As Kent becomes more involved in the lives of the people around him, he begins to question his own beliefs and values. He struggles to reconcile his privileged upbringing with the injustices he witnesses, and ultimately must make difficult choices about his future.Overall, ""Kent Hampden"" is a thought-provoking novel that explores complex social issues through the eyes of a young man on a journey of self-discovery. 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: 1437064493
• ISBN13: 9781437064490
• Release Date: October 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 176 Pages
• Weight: 0.54 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"