Publisher's Synopsis
Ruth V1: A Novel is a book written by Elizabeth Cleghorn Gaskell. It tells the story of Ruth, a young woman who is orphaned at a young age and forced to work as a seamstress to support herself. She falls in love with a wealthy gentleman, Mr. Bellingham, who seduces her and then abandons her when she becomes pregnant. Ruth is then taken in by a group of religious dissenters who help her to find redemption and a sense of purpose in life. The novel explores themes of social class, morality, and the role of women in Victorian society. It is a poignant and powerful story that offers a glimpse into the struggles of women in the 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.
