Overview
Chollerton: A Tale of Our Own Times is a novel written by an anonymous author known only as ""A Lady"" in 1846. The story is set in the fictional village of Chollerton, situated in the north of England. The novel follows the lives of several characters, including the wealthy landowner Sir Francis Chollerton, his family, and the local villagers.The novel explores themes such as class, social status, religion, and morality. The characters' interactions and relationships are shaped by these themes, and the novel delves into the complexities of human behavior.One of the central conflicts in the novel is the tension between the Chollerton family and the villagers, who are struggling to make ends meet. Sir Francis's attempts to modernize the village and improve the lives of the villagers are met with resistance, as the villagers fear losing their traditional way of life.The novel also explores the role of women in society, with several female characters taking on important roles in the story. The protagonist, Emily, is a strong-willed and independent woman who defies societal norms to pursue her own ambitions.Overall, Chollerton: A Tale of Our Own Times is a thought-provoking novel that offers a glimpse into the social and cultural landscape of 19th-century 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.
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- ISBN-13: 9781166479664
- ISBN-10: 1166479668
- Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
- Publish Date: September 2010
- Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.8 inches
- Shipping Weight: 1.14 pounds
- Page Count: 388
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