Fame For A Woman: Or Splendid Mourning (1902)

By Cranstoun Metcalfe

Book Overview

Fame For A Woman: Or Splendid Mourning is a novel written by Metcalfe Cranstoun and originally published in 1902. The book tells the story of a young woman named Marjory who is determined to make a name for herself in society. She is beautiful, intelligent, and ambitious, and sets out to become a famous actress. Along the way, she encounters many challenges and obstacles, including disapproving family members and a society that is not always welcoming to women who seek fame and fortune. Despite these challenges, Marjory perseveres and eventually achieves her goal of becoming a successful actress. However, her success comes at a cost, and she must confront the harsh realities of fame and the toll it takes on her personal life. The novel explores themes of ambition, love, family, and the price of fame, and offers a vivid portrait of life in the early 20th century. Overall, Fame For A Woman: Or Splendid Mourning is a compelling and thought-provoking novel that offers a fascinating glimpse into the world of a young woman determined to make her mark on the world. It is a timeless story that still resonates with readers today, and is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of women's rights and the pursuit of fame and fortune.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: 1164643142
• ISBN13: 9781164643142
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 368 Pages
• Weight: 1.08 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"