Roxana, The Spanish Maid: A Tale Of Modern Times (1862)

By Anonymous

Book Overview

Roxana, The Spanish Maid: A Tale Of Modern Times is a novel published in 1862 by an anonymous author. The story follows the life of Roxana, a young Spanish woman who moves to England to work as a maid for a wealthy family. The novel explores themes of class, race, and gender as Roxana navigates her new life in a foreign country.As Roxana settles into her role as a maid, she becomes increasingly aware of the social and cultural differences between herself and her employers. She struggles to fit in with the other servants and feels isolated in her new surroundings. Despite these challenges, Roxana is determined to succeed and make a better life for herself.As the story progresses, Roxana becomes embroiled in a love triangle with two men from different social classes. She must navigate the complexities of their relationships while also dealing with the prejudices and expectations of society.Throughout the novel, Roxana's character is portrayed as strong and resilient, despite the obstacles she faces. The book provides a glimpse into the lives of working-class women in the 19th century and highlights the struggles they faced in a society that was often hostile to their aspirations.Overall, Roxana, The Spanish Maid: A Tale Of Modern Times is a compelling story of love, ambition, and perseverance set against the backdrop of a rapidly changing world.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: 1164860038
• ISBN13: 9781164860037
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 164 Pages
• Weight: 0.50 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"