Live And Let Live (1837)

By Catharine Maria Sedgwick

Book Overview

Live and Let Live is a novel written by Catharine Maria Sedgwick and published in 1837. The story is set in a small New England town and follows the lives of two families, the Harringtons and the Wilsons. The Harringtons are a wealthy family who own a large estate and are proud of their social status. The Wilsons are a poor family who struggle to make ends meet and are looked down upon by the Harringtons.The novel explores themes of class, gender, and morality. It challenges the traditional gender roles of the time and portrays women as strong and independent. The characters also grapple with issues of forgiveness and redemption, as they learn to overcome their prejudices and biases.Live and Let Live is considered an important work of American literature, as it was one of the first novels to address social issues and advocate for social reform. It is also notable for its realistic portrayal of life in rural New England during the 19th century.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: 1164878328
• ISBN13: 9781164878322
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 216 Pages
• Weight: 0.65 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"