Publisher's Synopsis
Miriam May: A Romance of Real Life is a novel written by Arthur Robins and first published in 1860. The story revolves around the life of a young woman named Miriam May, who is the daughter of a wealthy merchant. Miriam is a beautiful and intelligent woman who is admired by many, including a young man named Charles. Charles is a poor artist who falls in love with Miriam, but is hesitant to pursue her due to their different social classes. As the story progresses, Miriam's father dies, leaving her with a large inheritance. Miriam becomes more independent and confident, and she eventually decides to follow her heart and marry Charles. However, their happiness is short-lived as they face many obstacles, including disapproval from Miriam's family and financial difficulties. The novel explores themes of love, social class, and the struggle for independence and self-determination. It is a classic Victorian-era romance novel that provides a glimpse into the social norms and values of the time. Overall, Miriam May: A Romance of Real Life is a compelling and engaging read that will appeal to fans of classic literature and historical romance.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.
