The New Dido (1851)

By George Megrath

Book Overview

The New Dido is a novel written by George Megrath and published in 1851. The story follows the life of a young woman named Dido, who is forced to leave her home in Jamaica and move to England after the death of her father. In England, Dido faces many challenges as a woman of color in a society that is still deeply divided by race and class. Despite these obstacles, Dido is determined to make a new life for herself and find happiness. Along the way, she meets a number of interesting characters, including a wealthy aristocrat who becomes her patron and a young man who she falls in love with. The novel explores themes of identity, race, and class, and offers a fascinating glimpse into the social and cultural landscape of 19th century England. Overall, The New Dido is a compelling and thought-provoking read that offers a unique perspective on a pivotal moment in British history.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: 1120908574
• ISBN13: 9781120908575
• Release Date: January 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 96 Pages
• Weight: 0.31 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"