The Hamlets: A Tale (1836)

By Harriet Martineau

Book Overview

The Hamlets: A Tale is a novel written by Harriet Martineau and published in 1836. The story is set in a small rural village in England and follows the lives of several families living in the area. The central character is a young girl named Margaret, who is orphaned at a young age and taken in by a wealthy family in the village.As Margaret grows up, she becomes increasingly aware of the social and economic inequalities that exist in the village. She becomes involved in various social and political causes, including the fight for workers' rights and the abolition of slavery. Along the way, she falls in love with a young man named Edward, who shares her passion for social justice.The novel explores themes of class, gender, and social justice, and is considered an important work of feminist literature. Martineau was a prominent social reformer and writer in the 19th century, and her novel reflects her commitment to social justice and equality. The Hamlets: A Tale is a powerful and thought-provoking work that continues to resonate with readers today.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: 1167198344
• ISBN13: 9781167198342
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 190 Pages
• Weight: 0.58 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"