In Spite of All by Edna Lyall (1903)

Name: In Spite of All
Author: Edna Lyall

In Spite of All is a novel by Edna Lyall, first published in 1887. It tells the story of a young woman, Mary, who is forced to leave her home in Scotland and move to London to make a living. She finds work as a governess, but soon discovers that her employer is a cruel and manipulative man. Despite his attempts to control her, Mary finds the strength to stand up for herself and fight for her independence. Along the way, she meets a variety of characters, including a kind-hearted doctor, a mysterious artist, and a charming young man. As Mary's story unfolds, she learns to trust her own judgment and discovers the power of true love.

By Edna Lyall · First published 1903 · Genre: Romance, Historical Fiction, Feminist Literature · 47 chapters · 155,800 words

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Many loved Truth, and lavished life's best oil Amid the dusk of books to find her. But these our brothers fought for her, At life's dear peril wrought for her, So loved her that they died for her, Tasting the raptured fleetness Of her divine completeness: Their higher instinct knew Those love her best who to themselves are true, And what they dare to dream of dare to do. They followed her and found her Where all may hope to find-- Not in the ashes of the burnt-out mind, But beautiful with danger's sweetness round her, Where faith made whole with deed Breathes its awakening breath Into the lifeless creed; They saw her plumed and mailed, With sweet, stem face unveiled, And all-repaying eyes look proud on them in death. --Lowell.

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Work type: Novel
Author: Edna Lyall
Date: 1903 CE
Language: English
Genres: Romance, Historical Fiction, Feminist Literature, Realistic Fiction
Length: 155,800 words
Structure: 47 chapters, 3,977 paragraphs
Reading fit: Standard (8th-9th Grade)

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Romance — The book follows the story of a young woman's journey of self-discovery and her romantic relationships with two men.
Historical Fiction — The book is set in the late 19th century and follows the social and political changes of the time.
Feminist Literature — The book follows the protagonist's journey of self-discovery and her struggle to find her place in a male-dominated society.
Realistic Fiction — The book follows the protagonist's journey of self-discovery and her struggles to find her place in the world, which is portrayed realistically.