The Hamlets: A Tale (1836)

by Harriet Martineau

Book Overview

The Hamlets: A Tale is a novel written by Harriet Martineau and published in 1836. The story revolves around the lives of two families, the Hamlets and the Grevilles, who live in a small English village. The Hamlets are a poor but happy family, while the Grevilles are wealthy and privileged.The novel explores themes of class, social inequality, and the importance of family and community. The Hamlets are portrayed as hardworking and resilient, despite their poverty, while the Grevilles are shown to be selfish and uncaring.As the story unfolds, the Hamlets and Grevilles become entangled in a web of secrets and scandals, leading to a dramatic conclusion. Along the way, the novel also touches on issues such as education, religion, and the role of women in society.Overall, The Hamlets: A Tale is a thought-provoking and engaging novel that offers a glimpse into life in nineteenth-century England. Martineau's writing is both insightful and entertaining, making this book a must-read for anyone interested in the history and literature of the period.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: 1120887534
• ISBN13: 9781120887535
• Release Date: January 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 190 Pages
• Weight: 0.58 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"