The Rebellious Schoolgirl: A Tale (1821)

By Mary Hughs and Hughs Mrs. (Mary)

Book Overview

The Rebellious Schoolgirl: A Tale is a novel written by Mary Hughs and first published in 1821. The story follows the life of a young girl named Emily, who is sent away to a boarding school by her parents. Emily is initially excited about her new adventure, but she quickly becomes disillusioned with the strict rules and harsh discipline of the school.As she struggles to fit in and make friends, Emily begins to rebel against the school's authority, leading her down a dangerous path of disobedience and defiance. Along the way, she meets a group of like-minded girls who share her rebellious spirit, and together they challenge the school's oppressive regime.The novel explores themes of conformity, rebellion, and the struggle for individuality in a society that values obedience and conformity above all else. It also touches on issues of class and gender, as Emily and her friends come from diverse backgrounds and must navigate the expectations placed upon them by their families and society at large.Overall, The Rebellious Schoolgirl: A Tale is a thought-provoking and engaging novel that offers a unique perspective on the challenges faced by young women in the early 19th century.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: 116408514X
• ISBN13: 9781164085140
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 134 Pages
• Weight: 0.42 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"