Esther Waters
| Language | en |
|---|---|
| First published | 2005-05-01 |
| Rights | Public domain in the USA. |
| Gutenberg ID | #8157 |
Description
"Esther Waters" by George Moore is a novel published in 1894. A pious young kitchen maid from a poor family is seduced by a fellow servant and becomes pregnant. Abandoned and alone, she courageously chooses to raise her child despite the harsh judgment of Victorian society. Written in a naturalistic style, this story follows Esther's struggles through poverty, dismissals, and difficult choices as she fights to survive and protect her son in a world that condemns "fallen women." (This is an automatically generated summary.)