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Ira And Isabella Or The Natural Children

Ira And Isabella Or The Natural Children

Brown, William Hill

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General FictionHistorical FictionLiterary Fiction

ISBN10: 1419126695
ISBN13: 9781419126697
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Jun 17 2004
Pages: 48
Weight: 0.26
Height: 0.18 Width: 7.42 Depth: 9.24
Language: English
Ira and Isabella or The Natural Children is a novel written by William Hill Brown that was first published in 1802. The story follows the lives of two siblings, Ira and Isabella, who were born out of wedlock and raised in poverty. Despite their difficult circumstances, both siblings possess remarkable talents and intelligence.As they grow older, Ira and Isabella begin to experience the challenges of living as illegitimate children in a society that values legitimacy and social status. They are subjected to discrimination and ridicule, but they remain determined to succeed and make a better life for themselves.The novel explores themes of social inequality, morality, and the importance of education. It also delves into the complexities of family relationships, as Ira and Isabella navigate their relationships with their biological parents and the people who raised them.Ira and Isabella or The Natural Children is a compelling and thought-provoking novel that provides a glimpse into the social and cultural norms of early 19th century America. It is a timeless story that continues to resonate with readers today.My dear madam, said he with a more earnest tone of voice than usual, to Mrs. Savage, you cannot conceive how truly I am delighted with every motion and act of the graceful Isabella. No longer I feel in my heart an unmeaning, and uninteresting vacancy. I behold her, and the void is filled up. She is the friend, whom I have, in time passed, entertained a presentiment that I should find, and to whom I am firmly persuaded I should ever remain indissolubly tied by every sentiment of esteem. How happy should I think myself, were I allowed the privilege of calling in daily, and being blest with her conversation.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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