Golden Mediocrity: A Novel (1886)

Golden Mediocrity is a novel written by Eugenie Hamerton and originally published in 1886. The story revolves around a young woman named Mary, who is struggling to find her place in society. Despite her intelligence and ambition, Mary is held back by societal expectations and the limitations placed on women during the Victorian era. As Mary navigates her way through life, she encounters a cast of characters who represent different aspects of society. From the wealthy and privileged to the working class, each character has their own struggles and challenges. Through her interactions with these characters, Mary begins to question the status quo and the values of the society in which she lives.The novel explores themes of gender roles, class, and social norms, and offers a critique of the Victorian era and its values. It also touches on the idea of mediocrity and the pressure to conform to societal expectations, even at the expense of individuality and personal fulfillment.Overall, Golden Mediocrity is a thought-provoking novel that offers a glimpse into the complexities of Victorian society and the challenges faced by women during that time period.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.