{ "item_title" : "Lillo And Ruth", "item_author" : [" Helen Hays "], "item_description" : "Lillo and Ruth: Or Aspirations is a novel written by Helen Hays and published in 1887. The story is set in the late 19th century and follows the lives of two young people, Lillo and Ruth, who come from different backgrounds but share a common desire to improve their lives and achieve their dreams.Lillo is a young man from a poor family who dreams of becoming a successful businessman. Ruth is a young woman from a wealthy family who dreams of pursuing a career in music. Despite their different backgrounds, Lillo and Ruth form a close friendship and support each other in their aspirations.As they navigate the challenges of their respective paths, Lillo and Ruth face obstacles and setbacks, but they persevere and eventually achieve their goals. Along the way, they also learn valuable lessons about friendship, perseverance, and the importance of staying true to oneself.The novel is a classic example of the rags-to-riches genre, popular in the late 19th century, which celebrated the idea of self-made success and the American Dream. It is also notable for its portrayal of strong, independent female characters, such as Ruth, who defied the social norms of their time.Overall, Lillo and Ruth: Or Aspirations is a heartwarming tale of friendship, ambition, and the power of determination.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.", "item_img_path" : "https://covers3.booksamillion.com/covers/bam/1/12/031/697/1120316979_b.jpg", "price_data" : { "retail_price" : "32.95", "online_price" : "32.95", "our_price" : "32.95", "club_price" : "32.95", "savings_pct" : "0", "savings_amt" : "0.00", "club_savings_pct" : "0", "club_savings_amt" : "0.00", "discount_pct" : "10", "store_price" : "" } }

Overview

Customers Also Bought

Details