Poor Tom Olliver (1884)

Poor Tom Olliver is a novel written by Julia Bachope Goddard and published in 1884. The story follows the life of the titular character, Tom Olliver, a young man who is born into poverty in the English countryside. Tom's father dies when he is young, leaving him and his mother to struggle to make ends meet.Despite his difficult circumstances, Tom is a hardworking and determined young man who is determined to make a better life for himself and his mother. He eventually finds work as a laborer on a local farm, where he meets and falls in love with a young woman named Mary.As Tom and Mary's relationship blossoms, they face a number of challenges and obstacles, including the disapproval of Mary's wealthy father and the jealousy of a rival suitor. However, Tom remains steadfast in his love for Mary and his determination to provide for her.Throughout the novel, Goddard explores themes of love, class, and social inequality. She portrays Tom as a sympathetic and admirable character, despite his poverty and lack of education. The novel also offers a vivid and detailed portrait of life in rural England during the late 19th century, depicting the struggles and hardships faced by working-class families.Overall, Poor Tom Olliver is a moving and engaging novel that offers a powerful commentary on the social and economic conditions of its time.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.