Harwood: A Novel (1875)

By George James Atkinson Coulson

Book Overview

Harwood: A Novel is a literary work published in 1875 and written by George James Atkinson Coulson. The book tells the story of the titular character, Harwood, who is a young man from a wealthy family. Harwood is portrayed as a sensitive and intelligent individual who is deeply affected by the social and political issues of his time.The novel is set in the mid-19th century, a time of great social and political upheaval in England. Harwood is deeply interested in the plight of the working class and becomes involved in the Chartist movement, which sought to improve the rights and conditions of workers.As Harwood becomes more involved in the movement, he finds himself drawn to a young woman named Mary, who is also a Chartist. The two fall in love, but their relationship is complicated by their differing social backgrounds and the political turmoil of the time.Throughout the novel, Coulson explores themes of class, politics, and love. He also provides a vivid depiction of life in 19th century England, including the struggles of the working class, the political climate of the time, and the social conventions that governed relationships between men and women.Overall, Harwood: A Novel is a thought-provoking and engaging work of historical fiction that offers a unique perspective on the social and political issues of 19th century England.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1165479818
• ISBN13: 9781165479818
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 210 Pages
• Weight: 0.63 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"