Without A Character: A Tale Of Servant Life (1870)

By Miss Poole

Book Overview

Without A Character: A Tale Of Servant Life is a novel written by Miss Poole in 1870. The book tells the story of a young woman named Anne, who is forced to become a servant after her father's death. Anne struggles to adjust to her new life, which is filled with long hours, low pay, and a lack of respect from her employers. She is constantly reminded of her lower social status and the fact that she has no character, as she was not born into a family of means.Despite the challenges she faces, Anne remains determined to make the best of her situation. She forms close relationships with other servants, including her friend and fellow maid, Susan. Together, they navigate the difficult world of domestic service, where they are expected to be invisible and obedient.Throughout the novel, Miss Poole highlights the harsh realities of life for servants in Victorian England. She exposes the hypocrisy of the upper classes, who demand loyalty and obedience from their servants while treating them with disdain. The book also explores themes of class, gender, and identity, as Anne struggles to find her place in a society that values wealth and status above all else.Overall, Without A Character: A Tale Of Servant Life is a powerful and thought-provoking novel that provides a glimpse into the lives of those who were often overlooked and undervalued in Victorian England.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: 1167184009
• ISBN13: 9781167184000
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 116 Pages
• Weight: 0.36 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"