A Simpleton

By Charles Reade

(3.5 stars) • 10 reviews

In a world of class divides and parental disapproval, a young woman must fight for her love with a dedicated doctor amidst looming health issues and social pressures.

Genres

Literature Fiction

Released

2006-05-17

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Summary

"A Simpleton" by Charles Reade is a 19th-century story of romance and societal pressure that follows Rosa Lusignan, a young woman navigating love and marriage. She finds herself drawn to Dr. Christopher Staines, a physician, but their connection faces challenges due to class differences and her father's disapproval. Rosa's journey is filled with emotional highs and lows as she grapples with her developing feelings, health concerns, and the expectations placed upon her by society, all while set against a backdrop of changing social norms.