The Weaker Vessel (1913)

Edward F Benson

The Weaker Vessel (1913)
Format
Hardback
Publisher
Kessinger Publishing
Country
United States
Published
1 June 2008
Pages
318
ISBN
9780548985120

The Weaker Vessel (1913)

Edward F Benson

The Weaker Vessel is a novel written by British author Edward F. Benson and published in 1913. The book tells the story of a young woman named Elizabeth Lavenham, who is forced to confront the limitations placed on her by society in the early 20th century. Elizabeth is a strong-willed and independent woman who is determined to live life on her own terms, but she finds herself constantly thwarted by the expectations of her family and the men around her.As the novel progresses, Elizabeth experiences a series of challenges and setbacks, including a failed engagement and the death of her father. Despite these difficulties, she refuses to give up on her dreams and continues to fight for her independence. Along the way, she meets a number of interesting characters, including a suffragette named Miss Macdonald and a wealthy businessman named Mr. Le Breton.The Weaker Vessel is a powerful and thought-provoking novel that explores themes of gender roles, social expectations, and the struggle for personal freedom. Benson's writing is both insightful and engaging, and his characters are well-drawn and memorable. Overall, this is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of women's rights and the fight for equality.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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