Martha By-The-Day

By Julie Mathilde Lippmann

Book Overview

Martha By-The-Day is a novel written by Julie M. Lippmann. The story revolves around Martha, a young woman who works as a domestic servant for various families in New York City during the early 20th century. Martha is a hardworking and dedicated worker, but she dreams of a better life for herself and her family. As she moves from one job to another, Martha encounters a variety of characters, including wealthy socialites, struggling immigrants, and fellow domestic workers. Through her experiences, Martha learns about the realities of class and social inequality, and she begins to question her place in society. Along the way, she also falls in love with a young man named Jack, who shares her aspirations for a better future. Martha By-The-Day is a poignant and insightful portrayal of life in early 20th century America, and it offers a compelling exploration of themes such as social mobility, gender roles, and the American Dream.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: 1163598224
• ISBN13: 9781163598221
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 204 Pages
• Weight: 0.62 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"