Esther Waters
by George Moore
- First published
- 1899
- Reading level
- Easy
- Price
- Free
About the book
"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."
- England
- Domestic fiction
- Mothers and sons
- Unmarried mothers
- Women household employees
Updated September 2026. Public domain in the USA. Text and summary from Project Gutenberg eBook #8157. Esther Waters on Wikipedia.
