Blind Understanding (1916)

By Maude Annesley

Book Overview

Blind Understanding is a novel written by Maude Annesley and published in 1916. The story revolves around the life of a young girl named Barbara, who is blind. Despite her disability, Barbara is a bright and intelligent girl with a positive outlook on life. She lives with her father and stepmother in a small village in England.Barbara's life takes a dramatic turn when she meets a young man named Ralph, who is also blind. The two develop a deep understanding of each other's struggles and form a strong bond. However, their relationship is threatened by the disapproval of Ralph's wealthy mother, who believes that Barbara is not good enough for her son.As Barbara and Ralph navigate their way through their complicated relationship, they are faced with various challenges and obstacles. They must learn to overcome their own limitations and the prejudices of those around them in order to find happiness and acceptance.Blind Understanding is a poignant and touching novel that explores themes of disability, love, and societal expectations. Annesley's vivid descriptions and engaging characters make this book a must-read for anyone interested in early 20th-century literature.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: 1120164893
• ISBN13: 9781120164896
• Release Date: September 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 314 Pages
• Weight: 0.93 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"