Publisher's Synopsis
A School of Life is a novel written by Anna Mary Howitt and published in 1855. The book is a coming-of-age story that follows the lives of two young women, Ellen and Kate, who attend a school in the English countryside. Ellen and Kate come from very different backgrounds: Ellen is the daughter of a wealthy merchant, while Kate is an orphan who has been taken in by her aunt. Despite their differences, the two girls become close friends and help each other navigate the challenges of growing up.The school they attend is run by a strict headmistress, Miss Primrose, who believes in discipline and hard work. However, the girls also learn important lessons about kindness, compassion, and forgiveness from their teachers and each other.Throughout the book, Ellen and Kate face a variety of obstacles, including jealousy, betrayal, and heartbreak. They also experience the joys of first love and the excitement of new friendships. A School of Life is a heartwarming and uplifting novel that explores the complexities of growing up and the importance of friendship and community. It is a timeless tale that still resonates with readers today.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.
