Helen Brent: A Social Study (1892)

By Annie Nathan Meyer

Book Overview

Helen Brent: A Social Study is a novel written by Annie Nathan Meyer and published in 1892. The story revolves around the life of the titular character, Helen Brent, who is a young and ambitious woman from a middle-class background. Helen is determined to climb the social ladder and become a part of the upper echelons of society. As the story progresses, Helen becomes increasingly obsessed with her social status and begins to lose sight of her true self. She becomes involved in a number of social circles and relationships, all of which are driven by her desire for social advancement. Along the way, she meets a number of characters who challenge her worldview and force her to confront the consequences of her actions.The novel is a social commentary on the class structure of late 19th-century America and the lengths to which people will go to achieve social status. It explores themes of identity, ambition, and the corrupting influence of power. Through Helen's story, Meyer offers a critique of the social norms and values of her time and highlights the dangers of placing too much importance on social status.Overall, Helen Brent: A Social Study is a thought-provoking and insightful novel that offers a fascinating glimpse into the social dynamics of late 19th-century America. It remains a relevant and engaging read for anyone interested in the social history of the United States.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1164667033
• ISBN13: 9781164667032
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 200 Pages
• Weight: 0.60 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"