Helen: Or Temper And Its Consequences (1868)

By George Gladstone

Book Overview

Helen: Or Temper And Its Consequences is a novel written by Mrs. George Gladstone and originally published in 1868. The story follows the life of the titular character, Helen, who struggles with her quick temper and the consequences that come with it. Helen is a young woman who is often described as beautiful, intelligent, and talented. However, her fiery temper causes her to lash out at those around her, including her family, friends, and even strangers. As a result, she alienates herself from those she loves and finds herself alone and unhappy.Throughout the novel, Helen tries to control her temper and improve her relationships with others. She meets several characters who help her along the way, including a wise old woman named Mrs. Grey and a kind-hearted doctor named Dr. Maynard.As Helen learns to control her temper, she begins to see the positive effects it has on her life. She becomes more patient, understanding, and compassionate towards others, and her relationships with her family and friends improve.Helen: Or Temper And Its Consequences is a cautionary tale about the dangers of unchecked anger and the importance of self-control. It is a timeless story that continues to resonate with readers today.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: 1164667106
• ISBN13: 9781164667100
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing, LLC
• Length: 136 Pages
• Weight: 0.42 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"