The Lights And Shadows Of Real Life (1860)

By Marmion Wilard Savage

Book Overview

The Lights and Shadows of Real Life is a novel written by Marmion W. Savage and published in 1860. The story follows the life of a young woman named Florence Linden, who is born into a wealthy family but faces numerous challenges throughout her life. The novel explores themes of love, family, class, and morality, as Florence navigates the ups and downs of her relationships and struggles to find her place in the world.The story begins with Florence's childhood, where she is raised by her strict and overbearing mother, who is determined to mold her into the perfect young lady. Despite her mother's efforts, Florence is headstrong and independent, and she often clashes with her mother's expectations. As she grows older, Florence falls in love with a young man named Arthur, but their relationship is complicated by their differing social statuses.As Florence navigates the challenges of her love life, she also faces numerous other obstacles, including financial difficulties, family secrets, and personal tragedies. Throughout it all, she remains determined to find happiness and fulfillment, even as the world around her seems to be falling apart.The Lights and Shadows of Real Life is a poignant and engaging novel that offers a glimpse into the complexities of life in the mid-19th century. With its vivid characters, compelling plot, and insightful commentary on social norms and expectations, it remains a timeless classic of English literature.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: 054857412X
• ISBN13: 9780548574126
• Release Date: October 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 456 Pages
• Weight: 1.46 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.0" x 9.0"