The Mission of Jane

By Edith Wharton

Book Overview

The Mission of Jane is a novel written by Edith Wharton, a renowned American author. The book tells the story of Jane Leavenworth, a wealthy and privileged woman who decides to devote her life to helping the less fortunate. Jane is a woman of great compassion and empathy, and she is determined to make a difference in the world.The novel is set in the early 20th century and explores themes of social inequality, poverty, and the role of women in society. Jane's mission takes her to the slums of New York City, where she meets a variety of people who are struggling to survive. She becomes involved in various charitable organizations, including a settlement house and a mission for homeless women.As Jane becomes more deeply involved in her mission, she begins to question her own privileged background and the values that she has been raised with. She also faces opposition from some of her wealthy friends and family members who do not understand her desire to help the poor.Throughout the novel, Wharton presents a nuanced portrayal of Jane's character, showing both her strengths and weaknesses. The author also provides a vivid depiction of life in the slums of New York City during this time period, highlighting the challenges faced by those living in poverty.Overall, The Mission of Jane is a thought-provoking novel that explores important social issues and the complexities of human nature.The blow was bitter to Mrs. Lethbury; but she consoled herself with the idea that Jane had failed because she was too clever. Jane probably shared this conviction; at all events she betrayed no consciousness of failure. She had developed a pronounced taste for society, and went out, unweariedly and obstinately, winter after winter, while Mrs. Lethbury toiled in her wake, showering attentions on oblivious hostesses.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: 1419174282
• ISBN13: 9781419174285
• Release Date: June 2004
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 48 Pages
• Weight: 0.27 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 7.5" x 9.2"