The Debtor A Novel

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Mary E.Wilkins Freeman

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Paperback / softback

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The novel "The Debtor" was written by American novelist Mary E. Wilkins Freeman, who is renowned for her exploration of rural New England life in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The 1893 publication explores themes of personal decisions, societal expectations, and the effects of financial reliance. The protagonist of the tale is Lydia Blood, a young lady from a tiny New England town who is betrothed to affluent attorney Aaron Boynton. However the Boynton family has financial hardship, and Aaron accumulates debt. When Lydia's feelings and societal norms collide, she must make a difficult choice. Freeman examines the limitations imposed on people by cultural standards and the expectations surrounding marriage and financial security as the story progresses. "The Debtor" presents a complex portrait of the difficulties people encounter in balancing their pursuit of pleasure and fulfilment with societal expectations, the intricacies of relationships, and the influence of financial circumstances on individual decisions.

Author Biography:

Renowned American writer Mary E. Wilkins Freeman made significant literary contributions in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Freeman, who was born in Randolph, Massachusetts, on October 31, 1852, was raised in Vermont before relocating to Brattleboro. She had little formal schooling, but she went on to become a well-known author and prolific writer in American literature. The novels and short tales of Freeman that focus on the lives of rural New Englanders are her most well-known works. Her artwork frequently portrays the difficulties women have in a society that is going through social and economic change. Her astute observations and perceptive character portrayals offer a nuanced viewpoint on the difficulties of interpersonal relationships and cultural expectations. Throughout her multi-decade literary career, Mary E. Wilkins Freeman's writings are still examined for their cultural insights and contributions to American literature.

Release date Australia

February 1st, 2024

Author

Mary E.Wilkins Freeman

Audience

General (US: Trade)

Pages

414

Dimensions

140x216x23

ISBN-13

9789361153457

Product ID

38718924

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