Penulis: Rosa Nouchette Carey

Rosa Nouchette Carey (1840–1909) was a distinguished English novelist of the Victorian era, known for her prolific contributions to children”s literature and fiction geared towards young girls. Carey”s narratives often center around domestic life and the moralities of English middle-class society, weaving stories that highlight the virtues of kindness, self-reliance, and the importance of family. “Esther: a book for girls” is one of her commendable works, which deftly encapsulates the challenges and aspirations of its eponymous heroine, manifesting Carey”s flair for creating strong female characters. Her literary style can be described as engaging and didactic, designed to both entertain and impart moral lessons to her readers. Among her oeuvre, which exceeds forty volumes, Carey crafted a niche for herself in Victorian literature, drawing readers with her warm narrative tone and a keen eye for detail. While not as prominent in the modern literary canon, Rosa Nouchette Carey”s works are noteworthy for their depiction of the values and social mores of her time, and they continue to be of interest to scholars studying the genre of nineteenth-century girls” literature and the societal expectations placed upon women and girls during that period.