Annette: Or The Chronicles Of Bellevue (1875)

By Charlotte Walsingham

Book Overview

Annette: Or The Chronicles Of Bellevue is a novel written by Charlotte Walsingham and first published in 1875. The story is set in the mid-19th century and revolves around the life of a young woman named Annette, who is sent to Bellevue, a mental institution, by her father. The novel follows Annette's struggles to cope with her new surroundings and her attempts to escape from the institution.Throughout the novel, Annette interacts with various characters, including the staff at Bellevue, other patients, and her own family members. Walsingham portrays the harsh realities of life in a mental institution during this time period, including the mistreatment of patients and the lack of understanding about mental illness.Annette's story is one of resilience and determination as she fights to regain her freedom and prove her sanity. The novel also explores themes of family, love, and the power of the human spirit to overcome adversity.Overall, Annette: Or The Chronicles Of Bellevue is a thought-provoking and emotionally charged novel that sheds light on the often-neglected topic of mental illness in the 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: 1166477908
• ISBN13: 9781166477905
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 372 Pages
• Weight: 1.09 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"