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This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original... Read Full Overview

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for... Read Full Overview

Anna Ruina is a novel written by Michael Field and published in 1899. The story is set in Italy and follows the life of Anna Ruina, a young woman who is forced to marry a man she does not love. Anna's husband is abusive and controlling, and she is trapped in a loveless marriage... Read Full Overview

Anna Ruina is a novel written by Michael Field and published in 1899. The story follows the life of Anna Ruina, a young woman who is orphaned at a young age and raised by her aunt and uncle in a small English village. Anna is a talented musician and artist, but her life is overshadowed... Read Full Overview

This collection of poetry by Michael Field (the joint pseudonym of two female authors) is a haunting exploration of life and death, love and loss. Anna Ruina is a figure who appears throughout the book, a symbol of the fleeting nature of existence and the power of human connection... Read Full Overview