Redwood V2: A Tale (1824)

Redwood V2: A Tale is a novel written by Catharine Maria Sedgwick and published in 1824. The book follows the story of a young woman named Clara Howard, who is forced to navigate the complexities of society and the expectations placed upon her as a woman in the early 19th century. Clara is torn between her love for two men: the wealthy and influential Mr. Redwood, and the passionate and idealistic Henry Morton. As she struggles to make a decision about her future, Clara must also confront the harsh realities of class and gender inequality, as well as the challenges of maintaining her own sense of identity and independence. Through Clara's journey, Sedgwick explores themes of love, ambition, social justice, and the power of personal agency in a rapidly changing world. The novel is widely regarded as a classic of early American literature and a seminal work in the development of the American domestic novel.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.