The Private Tutor (1905)

By Gamaliel Bradford Jr.

Book Overview

The Private Tutor is a novel written by Gamaliel Bradford Jr. and published in 1905. The story is set in the late 19th century and follows the life of a young woman named Alice Adams who is hired as a private tutor for a wealthy family in New York City. Alice is a well-educated and intelligent woman who is determined to make a difference in the lives of her students. She soon finds herself drawn to the family's son, Robert, who is struggling with his studies and his own personal demons. As Alice works with Robert, she begins to see the potential in him and becomes more and more invested in his success.However, their relationship becomes complicated when Alice realizes that she has developed feelings for Robert. She must navigate the boundaries of their professional relationship and her own personal desires, all while trying to help Robert achieve his goals.The novel explores themes of class, education, and love, and provides a glimpse into the social dynamics of New York City's wealthy elite during the turn of the century. With vivid descriptions and well-drawn characters, The Private Tutor is a compelling and thought-provoking read.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: 1163947369
• ISBN13: 9781163947364
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 330 Pages
• Weight: 0.97 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"