Pomp And Circumstance (1908)

By Dorothea Gerard

Book Overview

Pomp and Circumstance is a novel written by Dorthea Gerard and first published in 1908. The story takes place in England during the early 20th century and follows the lives of two young women, Anne and Elizabeth, who are cousins and best friends. Anne is the daughter of an aristocratic family and Elizabeth is the daughter of a wealthy businessman. Despite their different backgrounds, the two girls share a strong bond and navigate the social expectations and challenges of their time together.The novel explores themes of class, gender, and identity as the characters confront the limitations and possibilities of their respective positions in society. Anne struggles with the pressures of her family's expectations and the constraints of her gender, while Elizabeth grapples with the complexities of her father's business dealings and the prejudice she faces as a woman in a male-dominated world.As the girls grow up and enter into adulthood, they face a series of trials and tribulations that test their friendship and their resolve. From romantic entanglements to family drama to political upheaval, Pomp and Circumstance offers a rich and nuanced portrait of life in England during a time of great change and uncertainty.With its vivid characters, engaging plot, and insightful commentary on social issues, Pomp and Circumstance remains a beloved classic of English literature over a century after its initial publication.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: 1164930478
• ISBN13: 9781164930471
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 376 Pages
• Weight: 1.11 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"