Helen Treveryan: Or The Ruling Race (1892)

by John Roy

Book Overview

Helen Treveryan: Or The Ruling Race is a novel written by John Roy and first published in 1892. The story is set in the late 19th century and follows the life of the titular character, Helen Treveryan, a beautiful and wealthy young woman who is part of the British ruling class.The novel explores themes of social class, race, and gender as Helen navigates the expectations and limitations placed upon her by her position in society. She is courted by various suitors, including a wealthy American businessman and a young English aristocrat, but ultimately finds herself drawn to a charismatic and politically radical Irishman.As Helen becomes more involved in political activism and social reform, she is forced to confront the prejudices and injustices of her own class and race. Her relationships with her family and friends are tested as she struggles to reconcile her privileged upbringing with her desire for a more just and equal society.Overall, Helen Treveryan: Or The Ruling Race is a complex and thought-provoking novel that offers a nuanced exploration of the social and political issues of its time.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: 116662272X
• ISBN13: 9781166622725
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 512 Pages
• Weight: 1.49 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.0" x 9.0"