"e;Clarence; or, A Tale of Our Own Times"e; is a 1830 novel of manners by Catharine Maria Sedgwick. Set in New York City, the narrative follows the travails of a young heiress called Gertrude Clarence arriving on the city's marriage market. The novel provides a rich and authentic insight into American domestic life, full of ingenuity and vibrancy. Catharine Maria Sedgwick (1789 - 1867) was an American novelist and prominent supporter of Republican motherhood whose work is frequently referred to as "e;domestic fiction"e;. Other notable works by this author include: "e;Hope Leslie"e; (1827), "e;The Linwoods"e; (1835), "e;Live and Let Live"e; (1837). Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. It is with this in mind that we are republishing this volume now in an affordable, high-quality edition for the enjoyment of modern readers.
ISBN: | 9781473344334 |
Publication date: | 29th September 2017 |
Author: | Sedgwick, Catharine Maria |
Publisher: | Read Books Ltd. |
Format: | Ebook (Epub) |