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Ella And Marian: Or Rest And Unrest (1866)

Ella And Marian: Or Rest And Unrest (1866)

Bell, Catherine Douglas

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Literary Fiction

ISBN10: 1436833922
ISBN13: 9781436833929
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Jun 29 2008
Pages: 428
Weight: 1.25
Height: 0.87 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Ella and Marian: Or Rest and Unrest is a novel written by Catherine Douglas Bell in 1866. The story revolves around two sisters, Ella and Marian, who are brought up in a wealthy family. Ella is portrayed as a kind, gentle and obedient girl, while Marian is restless, rebellious and impulsive. The sisters are very close, but their personalities are very different. Ella is content with her life, while Marian is always searching for something more.The novel explores the themes of family, love, duty, and the search for happiness. It also delves into the social norms and expectations of Victorian society. The sisters' lives take different paths when Ella marries a man she loves, while Marian marries for money and status. The consequences of their choices lead them on different paths, with Ella finding contentment and Marian struggling with unhappiness.The novel also explores the role of women in society, their limitations, and the challenges they face. It shows how women were expected to conform to societal norms and expectations, and how those who did not face consequences. The novel also highlights the importance of family and the bonds of sisterhood.Overall, Ella and Marian: Or Rest and Unrest is a compelling novel that offers a glimpse into Victorian society and the struggles of women during that time. It is a story of love, family, and the pursuit of happiness, and it offers valuable insights into the dynamics of family relationships and the challenges faced by women in the past.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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