The Mirror Of Life (1847)

By Louisa Caroline Tuthill

Book Overview

The Mirror of Life is a novel written by Louisa C. Tuthill and first published in 1847. The story is set in the mid-19th century and follows the lives of two sisters, Caroline and Ellen, who are orphaned at a young age and must navigate the challenges of growing up in a society that places great emphasis on social status and wealth.Caroline is the elder sister and is determined to make her way in the world through hard work and education. She becomes a governess and eventually marries a wealthy man, but struggles to find true happiness in her new life. Ellen, on the other hand, is more interested in socializing and finding a wealthy husband. She marries a man who is not as wealthy as she had hoped, and must learn to adjust to a life of modest means.The novel explores themes of social class, gender roles, and the pursuit of happiness. It also touches on the importance of education and the role of women in society. The Mirror of Life is considered a classic of 19th-century literature and remains a popular read today for its engaging characters and thought-provoking themes.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: 116397305X
• ISBN13: 9781163973059
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 260 Pages
• Weight: 0.78 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"