Shirley by Charlotte Brontë
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Brontë, Charlotte, 1816-1855
English
"Shirley" by Charlotte Brontë is a social novel published in 1849. Set in Yorkshire during the industrial depression of 1811-12, the story unfolds against the backdrop of Luddite uprisings in the textile industry. Mill owner Robert Moore faces ruin as he battles labor unrest and economic hardship. His cousin Caroline loves him from afar, but Robert...
Caroline fears Shirley and Robert will unite, threatening her own fragile hopes. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Emily Rivera
2 weeks agoI didn't expect much, but the writing remains engaging even during complex sections. An excellent read overall.
Mason Taylor
1 month agoFor a digital edition, the style is confident yet approachable. This turned out to be a great decision.
Jessica Martinez
3 months agoI didn’t realize how engaging this would be until it creates a vivid world that you simply do not want to leave. A solid resource I will return to often.
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Patricia Roberts
4 months agoFor a digital edition, the depth of research presented here is truly commendable. This book will stay with me for a long time.