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Set in 19th Century England, this social novel delves into the life of Ruth Hilton, a seamstress who becomes a victim of seduction by the wealthy Henry Bellingham. Abandoned while pregnant, Ruth faces societal scorn until she is aided by the compassionate minister, Thurstan Benson. As Bellingham re-enters her life, Ruth grapples with a painful choice between preserving her dignity and succumbing to societal pressures. Gaskell's work boldly addresses the stigmas surrounding "fallen women," making it a significant piece in literary history.
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Ruth, Elizabeth Gaskell
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- Released
- 2021
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- Title
- Ruth
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Elizabeth Gaskell
- Publisher
- Digireads.com
- Released
- 2021
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 320
- ISBN13
- 9781420978506
- Series
- Rating
- 3.8 out of 5
- Description
- Set in 19th Century England, this social novel delves into the life of Ruth Hilton, a seamstress who becomes a victim of seduction by the wealthy Henry Bellingham. Abandoned while pregnant, Ruth faces societal scorn until she is aided by the compassionate minister, Thurstan Benson. As Bellingham re-enters her life, Ruth grapples with a painful choice between preserving her dignity and succumbing to societal pressures. Gaskell's work boldly addresses the stigmas surrounding "fallen women," making it a significant piece in literary history.