Name: Ruth (en Inglés)
Price: 29300.00 CLP
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Author: Elizabeth Gaskell
ISBN: 9789364288699

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Libro Físico

Autor

Elizabeth Gaskell

Editorial

Double 9 Books

Idioma

Inglés

N° páginas

368

Encuadernación

Tapa Blanda

ISBN13

9789364288699

Ruth (en Inglés)

Elizabeth Gaskell (Autor) · Double 9 Books · Tapa Blanda

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Reseña del libro "Ruth (en Inglés)"

Ruth" is a novel by Elizabeth Gaskell, first published in 1853. It is a powerful and controversial work that deals with themes of social ostracism, redemption, and the harsh realities faced by women in Victorian society. The novel was groundbreaking for its sympathetic portrayal of a "fallen woman" and sparked significant debate upon its release. The protagonist, a young and innocent orphan who falls from societal grace but seeks redemption. A wealthy and charming young man who seduces Ruth. Mr. and Mrs. Benson: A kind and compassionate couple who take Ruth in and provide her with a chance for a new life. Leonard: Ruth's son, born out of wedlock. Ruth Hilton is a beautiful and innocent young woman working as a seamstress in a large town. She meets Henry Bellingham, a wealthy young man who seduces her under the pretense of love. When she becomes pregnant, Bellingham abandons her, leaving Ruth destitute and alone. Ruth is discovered in a state of despair by the benevolent Mr. Benson, a Dissenting minister, and his sister, Faith. The Bensons take Ruth into their home and protect her, presenting her as a widow to preserve her dignity and to shield her from social condemnation. Ruth starts a new life, working as a governess and raising her son, Leonard. Despite her efforts to live virtuously, her past eventually catches up with her, leading to public exposure and ostracism. However, Ruth remains steadfast in her moral integrity and continues to care for her son and the community around her.

Elizabeth Gaskell

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Elizabeth Cleghorn Gaskell, de soltera Stevenson (29 de septiembre de 1810 - 12 de noviembre de 1865), a menudo conocida simplemente como la señora Gaskell, fue una novelista y cuentista inglesa de la época victoriana. Sus novelas ofrecen un retrato detallado de las vidas de muchos estratos de la sociedad, incluidos los muy pobres, y como tal son de interés para los historiadores sociales, así como para los amantes de la literatura.

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