Fireflies And Mosquitoes (1888)

By Frank Frankfort Moore

Book Overview

Fireflies and Mosquitoes is a novel written by Frank Frankfort Moore and published in 1888. The story is set in the late 19th century and follows the lives of two young women, Dora and Lilian, who are cousins and best friends. Dora is a wealthy heiress who lives in London, while Lilian is from a more modest background and lives in the countryside. Despite their different upbringings, the two girls remain close and share a deep bond.The novel explores themes of love, friendship, and societal expectations. Dora falls in love with a charming but unreliable man named Cecil, while Lilian struggles to find a suitable husband who will accept her for who she is. The two women navigate the complexities of Victorian society, where social class and reputation are of utmost importance.Throughout the novel, Moore uses vivid descriptions of nature to create a sense of atmosphere and mood. Fireflies and mosquitoes are used as symbols of the fleeting nature of happiness and the constant presence of obstacles in life.Overall, Fireflies and Mosquitoes is a beautifully written novel that captures the essence of Victorian society and the struggles faced by women during that time period.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: 1120196590
• ISBN13: 9781120196590
• Release Date: September 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 400 Pages
• Weight: 1.17 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"