The Disgrace To The Family: A Story Of Social Distinctions (1848)

The Disgrace To The Family: A Story Of Social Distinctions is a novel written by William Blanchard Jerrold and published in 1848. The story is set in the Victorian era and revolves around the theme of social class distinctions. The protagonist of the story is a young man named Harry Thornhill who comes from a wealthy family. However, he falls in love with a woman of lower social status, Lucy, and decides to marry her against the wishes of his family. This decision leads to his social downfall and he becomes a disgrace to his family.The novel explores the rigid social hierarchy of Victorian England and the consequences of defying it. It also delves into the themes of love, family, and societal pressure. The characters in the novel are well-developed and the plot is engaging, making it a compelling read.Overall, The Disgrace To The Family: A Story Of Social Distinctions is a thought-provoking novel that sheds light on the social norms and expectations of Victorian England. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of social class distinctions and the impact they had on people's lives.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.