Violet: Or The Times We Live In (1858)

By Harriet Cordelia Wethered Shubrick and James Paul Harriet Cordelia Wethered Shubrick

Book Overview

Violet: Or The Times We Live In is a novel written by Harriet Cordelia Wethered Shubrick and originally published in 1858. The book tells the story of Violet, a young woman who is forced to navigate the social and economic changes of mid-19th century America. Through Violet's experiences, the novel explores themes of gender roles, class inequality, and the impact of industrialization on society. The story also touches on issues such as abolitionism, women's suffrage, and the role of religion in daily life. Despite its historical setting, Violet remains relevant today as a commentary on the ongoing struggle for social justice and equality. Shubrick's writing style is characterized by a strong moral tone and a focus on the inner lives of her characters. Overall, Violet: Or The Times We Live In is a thought-provoking and engaging work of fiction that sheds light on the challenges and opportunities of life in 19th century America.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: 1165785064
• ISBN13: 9781165785063
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 250 Pages
• Weight: 0.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"