The Beth Book

By Sarah Grand

Book Overview

Sarah Grand's "The Beth Book: Being a Study of the Life of Elizabeth Caldwell Maclure, a Woman of Genius" offers a compelling glimpse into Victorian era society through the eyes of a remarkable woman. As a cornerstone of feminist literature, this work provides insightful social commentary on the constraints and expectations placed upon women during the period.

"The Beth Book" explores themes of womanhood and coming of age within the framework of domestic fiction. Delve into a narrative that examines the social conditions faced by women, offering a portrait of a life shaped by the prevailing attitudes and limitations of the time. This meticulously prepared edition allows readers to rediscover a powerful story of resilience, intellect, and the enduring quest for self-discovery. Experience a literary work that continues to resonate with its profound exploration of identity and societal pressures.

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.

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• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1023218593
• ISBN13: 9781023218597
• Release Date: March 2025
• Publisher: Anson Street Press
• Length: 536 Pages
• Weight: 2.03 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.2" x 6.1" x 9.2"

Customer Reviews

Beth Caldwell, A Girl/Woman of Diversity

My friend found this jewel of a book (The Beth Book) at a Garage sale for ten cents. Now in our small town teachers and waitresses are discussing the profound nature of Sarah Grand's masterpeice. Originaly I was intrigued by the oldness of the book, but was swiftly engrossed in the details of Beth's life, upbringing and the changes she makes from sheer determination. The inconsistancies in her nature make her real. The loss of her Father is eloquent and vivid. Adolecense is as troublesome for beth as is anyone. The author gives a great story of someone whom we can understand and not understand at times. She is all human. Both great qualities and some not so great accompany Miss Beth's diverse if not contradictory charater. The woman she becomes is to be admired.The Beth Book is seemingly a biographical novel of a genius female raised in the days that her peceptions and intellegence is squashed and suspect. Rather than be beaten down, comes through life triumphantly. The Beth book is not only a story of life, but one of abuse, feminism and true love.I highly recommend The Beth Book. I anticipat learning more of Sarah Grand and reading more of her works.

Beth Caldwell, A Girl/Woman of Diversity

My friend found this jewel of a book (The Beth Book) at a Garage sale for ten cents. Now in our small town teachers and waitresses are discussing the profound nature of Sarah Grand's masterpeice. Originaly I was intrigued by the oldness of the book, but was swiftly engrossed in the details of Beth's life, upbringing and the changes she makes from sheer determination. The inconsistancies in her nature make her real. The loss of her Father is eloquent and vivid. Adolecense is as troublesome for beth as is anyone. The author gives a great story of someone whom we can understand and not understand at times. She is all human. Both great qualities and some not so great accompany Miss Beth's diverse if not contradictory character. The woman she becomes is to be admired.The Beth Book is seemingly a biographical novel of a genius female raised in the days that her peceptions and intellegence is squashed and suspect. Rather than be beaten down, comes through life triumphantly. The Beth book is not only a story of life, but one of abuse, feminism and true love.I highly recommend The Beth Book. I anticipate learning more of Sarah Grand and reading more of her works.