Within The Gates

By Elizabeth Stuart Phelps and Elizabeth Stuart Phelps

Book Overview

Within The Gates is a novel written by Elizabeth Ward. The book is a story about a young woman named Ruth who is struggling to find her place in the world. She is torn between her desire to pursue her own dreams and her duty to her family. The story is set in the early 20th century and takes place in a small town in England. Ruth's family is wealthy and influential, and they have certain expectations of her. However, Ruth is determined to live her life on her own terms. She becomes involved with a group of artists and intellectuals who challenge her to think differently about the world around her. Along the way, she falls in love with a man named John, who shares her passion for art and literature. However, their relationship is complicated by the expectations of their families and the social norms of the time. The novel explores themes of love, duty, and the struggle for personal freedom in a society that values conformity above all else. It is a poignant and thought-provoking story that will resonate with readers of all ages.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: 1162747323
• ISBN13: 9781162747323
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 156 Pages
• Weight: 0.48 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"