The One Who Looked On (1895)

By F.F. Montrésor and Frances Frederica Montrsor

Book Overview

The One Who Looked On is a novel written by Frances Frederica Montresor and originally published in 1895. The book follows the story of a young woman named Hester, who is orphaned as a child and raised by her uncle in a small English village. As she grows up, Hester becomes increasingly aware of the social and economic inequalities that exist in her community, and she begins to question the values and traditions that have been passed down through generations.Hester's journey is one of self-discovery and empowerment, as she struggles to reconcile her own desires and ambitions with the expectations of those around her. Along the way, she encounters a variety of characters, including a wealthy landowner, a radical journalist, and a group of working-class activists, each of whom offers a different perspective on the world and its injustices.Through Hester's experiences, Montresor explores themes of class, gender, and social change, highlighting the ways in which individual actions can have a profound impact on the world around us. The One Who Looked On is a thought-provoking and engaging work of fiction 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: 1165094258
• ISBN13: 9781165094257
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing, LLC
• Length: 222 Pages
• Weight: 0.67 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"