Clara Hopgood (1896) - Softcover

Rutherford, Mark

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1104634333 ISBN 13: 9781104634339

Publisher: Kessinger Publishing, 2009

Synopsis

Clara Hopgood is a novel written by Mark Rutherford in 1896. The story revolves around the life of Clara Hopgood, a young woman who is raised in a strict religious family. Despite her upbringing, Clara begins to question her faith and the expectations placed upon her as a woman. She meets a man named Robert Gainsborough, who shares her skepticism and becomes her confidant.As Clara struggles to find her place in the world, she is faced with difficult choices and must confront the consequences of her actions. The novel explores themes of religion, gender roles, and the search for personal identity.Through Clara's journey, Rutherford offers a critique of Victorian society and its rigid social norms. The novel was praised for its honest portrayal of a woman's struggle for independence and its nuanced depiction of complex characters.Overall, Clara Hopgood is a thought-provoking and engaging read that examines the challenges faced by women in the late 19th century.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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About the Author

Known by the pseudonym Mark Rutherford, William Hale White was a British writer and civil servant. His work is recognized for its unique style and power of expression. When books about his work were published, he achieved instant fame.

Edition details

• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Publication date: 2009
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1104634333
• ISBN 13: 9781104634339
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 302
• Editor: Shapcott Reuben