White Satin And Homespun (1896)

By Katrina Trask

Book Overview

White Satin and Homespun is a novel written by Katrina Trask and published in 1896. The story follows the lives of two women from different social classes and backgrounds, who are brought together by their shared love for a man. The protagonist, Marion Lawrence, is a wealthy young woman from New York City who falls in love with a struggling artist named Jack Delancy. However, Jack is also loved by a young woman named Ruth, who comes from a humble background and works as a seamstress. As Marion and Ruth navigate their feelings for Jack, they also confront the societal expectations and limitations placed upon women in the late 19th century. The novel explores themes of love, class, gender roles, and the pursuit of personal fulfillment in a rapidly changing world. With its vivid descriptions of New York City life and its portrayal of complex female characters, White Satin and Homespun is a notable work of American literature from the turn of the 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: 1167189558
• ISBN13: 9781167189555
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 140 Pages
• Weight: 0.43 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"