Publisher's Synopsis
A Day of Life is a novel written by Mrs. C. Hunter Hodgson and first published in 1887. The story revolves around the life of a young woman named Maud, who is forced to leave her comfortable life in the countryside to live with her aunt in London. The book follows Maud's experiences and challenges as she navigates the unfamiliar city life and tries to find her place in society.Throughout the novel, Maud encounters a variety of characters, including her aunt's wealthy friends, her cousin's suitor, and a young artist who becomes her friend. As she becomes more involved in their lives, Maud begins to question the values and expectations of the upper-class society she finds herself in.The book is a social commentary on the Victorian era, exploring themes of class, gender, and morality. It portrays the struggles of women in a society that values their appearance and social status above all else. A Day of Life also touches on the issues of poverty and social inequality in Victorian England, showing the stark contrast between the lives of the wealthy and the working-class.Overall, A Day of Life is a thought-provoking novel that offers a glimpse into the life of a young woman in Victorian England and the challenges she faces in a society that values conformity over individuality.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.
