Henry Langdon

A Tale (1846)

von Louisa Payson Hopkins

148 Seiten, Taschenbuch

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

Henry Langdon: A Tale is a novel written by Louisa Payson Hopkins and published in 1846. The story follows the life of Henry Langdon, a young man who is orphaned at a young age and raised by his wealthy uncle. Despite his privileged upbringing, Henry struggles to find his place in the world and grapples with questions of morality and responsibility.As he grows older, Henry becomes increasingly disillusioned with the shallow values of high society and begins to seek out a more meaningful existence. He becomes involved in various social and political causes, including the abolitionist movement and the fight for workers' rights.Throughout the novel, Henry must navigate a complex web of personal relationships and societal expectations, all while striving to remain true to his own values and beliefs. Along the way, he encounters a cast of memorable characters, including his love interest, the spirited and independent-minded Alice, and his rival, the scheming and manipulative Richard.Ultimately, Henry must confront the consequences of his choices and decide what kind of person he wants to be. With its vivid portrayal of 19th-century America and its timeless themes of love, morality, and personal growth, Henry Langdon: A Tale remains a classic of American literature.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.

• Themen: Belletristik Allgemein, nicht nach Genre
• ISBN: 9781104759599
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 17.07.2009
• Größe: 229 x 152 mm
• Verlag: Kessinger Publishing, LLC