The Forsaken: A Tale

The Forsaken A Tale is a novel written by Whittaker And Company and first published in 1836. The story is set in the early 19th century and follows the life of a young woman named Ellen, who is forced to leave her home and family to marry a wealthy man she does not love. The novel explores themes of love, marriage, social class, and gender roles.The first volume of the novel introduces Ellen and her family, who live in poverty in a small village. Ellen is a beautiful and intelligent young woman who dreams of marrying for love and escaping her difficult life. However, her father arranges for her to marry a wealthy man named Mr. Hamilton, who is much older than her and whom she does not love.The second volume of the novel follows Ellen as she struggles to adjust to her new life as Mrs. Hamilton. She is unhappy in her marriage and longs for the freedom and independence she had before. She becomes friends with a young man named Henry, who is also unhappy in his own marriage, and the two begin to develop feelings for each other.As the story unfolds, Ellen must navigate the complexities of her marriage and her feelings for Henry, all while facing the judgment and scrutiny of society. The novel ultimately explores the question of whether it is better to marry for love or for financial security, and whether women have the right to choose their own path in life.Overall, The Forsaken A Tale is a poignant and thought-provoking novel that explores important themes of love, marriage, and social class. It is a timeless story that continues to resonate with readers today.In Two Volumes.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.