Anne Scarlett (1901)

By Mary Imlay Taylor

Book Overview

Anne Scarlett is a novel written by Mary Imlay Taylor and published in 1901. The story is set in the late 19th century and follows the life of a young woman named Anne Scarlett. Anne is a strong-willed and independent woman who is determined to make her own way in the world. She comes from a wealthy family but chooses to pursue a career in nursing, which was an unconventional choice for a woman at the time.As Anne begins her nursing career, she faces many challenges and obstacles. She has to deal with the prejudices and biases of her male colleagues who believe that women are not capable of handling the demands of the profession. Anne also has to navigate the complex relationships with her patients, some of whom are difficult and demanding.Throughout the novel, Anne struggles to balance her personal and professional life. She falls in love with a young doctor, but their relationship is complicated by their different social backgrounds and his disapproving family. Anne also has to deal with the expectations of her own family, who do not understand her desire to pursue a career instead of getting married and starting a family.As the story unfolds, Anne faces many challenges and setbacks, but she never gives up on her dreams. She remains determined and resilient, and eventually, she achieves success and finds happiness on her own terms.Overall, Anne Scarlett is a compelling and inspiring novel that explores themes of gender roles, social class, and the pursuit of personal fulfillment. It is a timeless story that continues to resonate with readers today.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: 1120155223
• ISBN13: 9781120155221
• Release Date: September 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 354 Pages
• Weight: 1.04 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"