A Cosmopolitan Comedy (1899)

By Anna Robeson Brown

Book Overview

A Cosmopolitan Comedy, written by Anna Robeson Brown and published in 1899, is a novel that explores the lives and relationships of a group of wealthy, upper-class Americans living in Europe. The story follows the experiences of several characters, including the beautiful and charming heroine, Cynthia, as they navigate the challenges and pleasures of life in cosmopolitan society.As the novel begins, Cynthia is living in Paris with her wealthy aunt and uncle, who have taken her in after the death of her parents. Despite her privileged upbringing, Cynthia is not content with a life of leisure and seeks to find purpose and meaning in her existence. She becomes involved with a group of artists and intellectuals, including the handsome and enigmatic Count von R�����hlberg, and begins to explore her own creativity and passions.Meanwhile, Cynthia's aunt and uncle are embroiled in a scandalous affair, which threatens to destroy their reputation and social standing. As the drama unfolds, Cynthia finds herself caught up in a web of intrigue and deception, and must navigate the complex social codes and expectations of her world in order to find happiness and fulfillment.A Cosmopolitan Comedy is a witty and engaging novel that offers a fascinating glimpse into the world of the wealthy and privileged in turn-of-the-century Europe. With its vivid descriptions of art, fashion, and society, it is a captivating read for anyone interested in the history of the era or the complexities of human relationships.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: 1164522000
• ISBN13: 9781164522003
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 322 Pages
• Weight: 0.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"