Miss Bretherton (1884) - Mary Augusta Ward - Bog

Miss Bretherton is a novel written by Mary Augusta Ward and first published in 1884. The story revolves around the titular character, Miss Bretherton, a successful actress who is beloved by audiences and critics alike. Despite her fame and fortune, Miss Bretherton is haunted by a sense of loneliness and a desire for something more meaningful in her life.As the novel progresses, Miss Bretherton becomes involved with a group of social reformers who are dedicated to improving the lives of the poor and disadvantaged. Through her work with this group, Miss Bretherton begins to find a sense of purpose and fulfillment that had previously eluded her.Along the way, Miss Bretherton must navigate the complexities of Victorian society, including the expectations placed on women and the challenges of maintaining a public persona while also pursuing personal happiness. The novel is a compelling exploration of the human desire for connection and meaning, and the ways in which these desires can be fulfilled through both personal relationships and broader social movements.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.