The Sorrows of Gentility V2 (1856)

""The Sorrows of Gentility"" is a novel written by Geraldine Endsor Jewsbury and published in 1856. It is the second volume in a two-part series. The novel explores the lives and struggles of women from different social classes in Victorian England. The story centers around a young woman named Agatha who is born into a wealthy family but is forced to marry for financial security. She soon realizes that her husband is cruel and unfaithful, and she must navigate the challenges of a loveless marriage while trying to maintain her social status. Alongside Agatha's story, the novel also follows the lives of other women from different walks of life, including a governess and a prostitute. Through their experiences, the novel sheds light on the injustices and limitations faced by women in Victorian society. The book is a poignant and insightful portrayal of the struggles of women during this era, and it remains a classic work of literature today.In Two Volumes.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.