A Conflict Of Sex: A Novel (1898)

By Anna Huntington Birdsall

Book Overview

""A Conflict of Sex"" is a novel written by Anna Huntington Birdsall and was first published in 1898. The story revolves around the protagonist, a young woman named Edith Wharton, who is struggling to reconcile her desires and ambitions with the societal expectations of her gender. Edith is a highly intelligent and independent woman who dreams of pursuing a career in medicine, but is constantly thwarted by the patriarchal norms of her time.As the story progresses, Edith finds herself torn between two men - the wealthy and powerful Mr. Van Cortlandt, who offers her financial security and social status, and the passionate and idealistic Dr. Paul Latimer, who shares her passion for medicine and social justice. Edith must navigate the complex web of relationships and expectations that surround her, while also grappling with her own desires and fears.Through Edith's journey, Birdsall explores themes of gender, power, and social class, shedding light on the struggles and limitations faced by women in the late 19th century. ""A Conflict of Sex"" is a thought-provoking and engaging novel that offers a fascinating glimpse into the social and cultural landscape 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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1166457451
• ISBN13: 9781166457457
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 228 Pages
• Weight: 0.68 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"