Publisher's Synopsis
For One And The World is a novel written by Matilda Betham-Edwards and was first published in 1890. The story is set in the late 19th century and follows the life of a young woman named Mary, who is forced to leave her home in the countryside and move to London after the death of her father. Mary is determined to make a new life for herself in the city and finds work as a governess for a wealthy family.As Mary settles into her new life, she becomes increasingly aware of the stark differences between the lives of the rich and the poor in London. She begins to question the social and economic inequalities that exist in society and becomes involved in the women's suffrage movement.Throughout the novel, Mary struggles to balance her desire for independence and her duty to her family. She also navigates a complicated romantic relationship with a young lawyer named Arthur, who is sympathetic to her political views but also represents the very establishment she is fighting against.For One And The World is a thought-provoking and engaging novel that explores themes of social justice, feminism, and the struggle for individual freedom. It is a timeless work 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.
