Publisher's Synopsis
Rose Clark is a novel written by Fanny Fern and published in 1856. The story revolves around the titular character, Rose Clark, a young woman who is forced to leave her home and move to the city to work as a seamstress. Rose faces numerous challenges as she tries to make a life for herself, including poverty, illness, and the unwanted advances of men.Despite these difficulties, Rose remains determined and resilient. She forms friendships with other working women and eventually falls in love with a kind and supportive man named Harry. However, their happiness is threatened by the machinations of Harry's jealous ex-girlfriend and Rose's own insecurities.Throughout the novel, Fern explores themes of gender roles, social class, and the plight of working women in 19th century America. She also uses Rose's story to critique the injustices of the capitalist system and advocate for women's rights.Overall, Rose Clark is a powerful and engaging novel that offers a window into the struggles and triumphs of women in the mid-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.
