Ten Degrees Backward (1915) - Ellen Thorneycroft Fowler - Bog

Ten Degrees Backward is a novel written by Ellen Thorneycroft Fowler and published in 1915. The story revolves around the life of a young woman named Mary Thornycroft, who belongs to a wealthy family and is engaged to a man named Charles. However, Mary is not happy with her life and feels that she is living a meaningless existence. She is also haunted by the memory of her mother, who died when Mary was just a child.As the story progresses, Mary meets a young man named Guy, who is a struggling artist. Despite their different backgrounds, Mary and Guy develop a strong connection and fall in love. However, their love is threatened by the social norms of the time, as well as the disapproval of Mary's family.The novel explores themes such as love, class, and societal expectations. It also provides a glimpse into the lives of the wealthy during the early 20th century. Through Mary's journey, the author highlights the importance of following one's heart and pursuing one's passions, even if it means going against the expectations of society.Overall, Ten Degrees Backward is a thought-provoking novel that offers a glimpse into the complexities of human relationships and the challenges of navigating societal expectations.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.