Ampharita: An American Idyll (1896)

By Cora Slocomb

Book Overview

Ampharita: An American Idyll is a novel written by Cora Slocomb and published in 1896. The story is set in the late 19th century and follows the lives of two young women, Ampharita and her friend, Edith, who live in a small town in the United States. Ampharita is a beautiful and intelligent young woman who is determined to live life on her own terms, despite the constraints placed upon her by society. Edith, on the other hand, is more traditional and conservative, and struggles to find her place in the world.As the story unfolds, Ampharita and Edith become involved in a number of romantic entanglements, including relationships with two young men, Harry and Frank. However, their relationships are complicated by the social norms of the time, which dictate that women should be submissive and obedient to men. Ampharita, in particular, refuses to conform to these expectations, and her rebellious spirit leads her down a path of self-discovery and independence.Throughout the novel, Slocomb explores themes of gender roles, societal expectations, and the struggle for personal freedom and autonomy. The book is also notable for its vivid descriptions of life in small-town America in the late 19th century, and for its portrayal of the complexities of romantic relationships in a society that values conformity above all else. Overall, Ampharita: An American Idyll is a thought-provoking and engaging novel that offers a unique perspective on life in America at the turn of the 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: 116527146X
• ISBN13: 9781165271467
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 258 Pages
• Weight: 0.99 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 7.5" x 9.3"