Publisher's Synopsis
Bertram Noel: A Story For Youth is a novel written by Edith J. May and published in 1859. The story follows the life of the titular character, Bertram Noel, a young boy who grows up in a small English village. Bertram is an orphan who is taken in by his uncle, a wealthy and successful businessman. However, Bertram struggles to fit in with his uncle's privileged lifestyle and longs for a simpler life.As Bertram grows older, he becomes increasingly disillusioned with his uncle's materialistic values and begins to question his own place in the world. He becomes involved in social reform movements and eventually decides to leave his uncle's home and pursue a career as a journalist.Throughout the novel, Bertram grapples with issues of class, morality, and identity. He must navigate the complex social hierarchies of Victorian England while remaining true to his own beliefs and values. Along the way, he forms relationships with a variety of characters, including his uncle's daughter, a fellow journalist, and a group of working-class activists.Bertram Noel: A Story For Youth is a coming-of-age tale that explores themes of social justice, personal growth, and the search for meaning in a rapidly changing world. It is a timeless story that continues to resonate 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.
