One Among Many (1884)

By Maggie Marron

Book Overview

One Among Many is a novel written by Hannah Bradbury Goodwin and published in 1884. The story revolves around a young woman named Helen, who is one of many siblings in a large, close-knit family. Despite her love for her family, Helen feels stifled by the expectations placed upon her as a woman in the late 19th century. She longs for independence and the chance to pursue her own interests, but is constantly reminded of her duty to marry and have children.As the story unfolds, Helen begins to question the traditional roles assigned to women and the societal norms that govern their lives. She meets a young man named Frank, who shares her progressive views and encourages her to pursue her dreams. However, their relationship is complicated by the expectations of their families and the conservative attitudes of their community.Throughout the novel, Helen struggles to find her place in a world that seems determined to confine her to a narrow set of possibilities. She must navigate the complexities of love, family, and social expectations in order to forge a path that is true to herself.One Among Many is a powerful exploration of the challenges faced by women in the late 19th century, and a testament to the resilience and determination of those who dared to challenge the status quo.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: 1120333997
• ISBN13: 9781120333995
• Release Date: October 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 324 Pages
• Weight: 0.96 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"