The House Of Joy

By Laurence Housman

Book Overview

The House of Joy is a novel written by Laurence Housman and published in 1895. The story follows the life of a young girl named Joy, who is raised in a strict and religious household. However, when her father dies and her mother remarries, Joy is sent to live with her new stepfather and his family.Joy struggles to fit in with her new family, who are more interested in social status and wealth than in their daughter's happiness. She finds solace in the company of her stepbrother, Harry, who shares her love of nature and music.As Joy grows older, she becomes increasingly disillusioned with the shallow and materialistic world around her. She longs for a deeper connection with the people and places around her, and eventually embarks on a journey of self-discovery that takes her to the heart of the English countryside.The House of Joy is a powerful and thought-provoking novel that explores themes of love, loss, and the search for meaning in life. It is a timeless classic 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: 1165091259
• ISBN13: 9781165091256
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 206 Pages
• Weight: 0.62 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"