A Strange, Sad Comedy (1896)

By Molly Elliot Seawell

Book Overview

A Strange, Sad Comedy is a novel written by Molly Elliot Seawell and published in 1896. The story is set in Washington D.C. and revolves around the life of a young woman named Margaret Capers. Margaret is a beautiful and intelligent woman who is struggling to find her place in society. She is torn between her desire to be independent and her duty to her family.As the story progresses, Margaret becomes involved in a love triangle with two men, one of whom is her cousin. She is forced to make a difficult decision between the two, which ultimately leads to tragedy.The novel explores themes of love, duty, and the constraints of society. It also provides a glimpse into the social norms and expectations of the time period in which it was written.Overall, A Strange, Sad Comedy is a poignant and thought-provoking novel that offers a unique perspective on the struggles of women in the late 19th century.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: 1164177915
• ISBN13: 9781164177913
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing, LLC
• Length: 288 Pages
• Weight: 0.85 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"