Publisher's Synopsis
The Maternity of Harriott Wicken is a novel written by Alice Dudeney and originally published in 1899. The story follows the life of Harriott Wicken, a young woman who becomes pregnant out of wedlock and is forced to navigate the challenges and social stigmas of the time. Harriott's journey takes her from the countryside to the city, where she must confront the harsh realities of poverty and discrimination. Along the way, she meets a cast of characters who offer both support and opposition, including a kind-hearted doctor, a judgmental landlady, and a wealthy benefactor with a hidden agenda. As Harriott struggles to provide for herself and her child, she must also grapple with questions of morality, duty, and the meaning of motherhood. The Maternity of Harriott Wicken is a poignant and thought-provoking novel that explores themes of social justice, gender roles, and the complexities of human relationships.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.
