Electa (1881)

By Jennie M. Drinkwater

Book Overview

Electa is a novel written by Jennie Maria Drinkwater and published in 1881. The story is set in the late 19th century and follows the life of Electa, a young woman from a rural community in New England. Electa is a strong-willed and independent woman who defies the traditional gender roles of her time. She is determined to pursue her dreams of becoming a teacher and making a difference in the world.The novel explores themes of love, family, and social class. Electa falls in love with a wealthy young man named Arthur, but their relationship is threatened by their different social backgrounds. Electa's family is poor and struggles to make ends meet, while Arthur comes from a wealthy and privileged background. Despite these challenges, Electa remains steadfast in her love for Arthur and her determination to overcome the obstacles that stand in their way.Throughout the novel, Electa faces numerous challenges and setbacks, but she never loses her faith in herself or her dreams. She is a symbol of resilience and determination, and her story is an inspiration to readers of all ages. Electa is a timeless classic that continues to resonate with readers today, more than a century after it was first published.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: 1165431394
• ISBN13: 9781165431397
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 342 Pages
• Weight: 1.01 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"