In Plain Air (1897)

By Elisabeth Lyman Cabot

Book Overview

In Plain Air (1897) is a novel written by Elisabeth Lyman Cabot. The story takes place in the late 1800s in rural Massachusetts and follows the life of a young woman named Edith. Edith is a talented artist who is passionate about painting landscapes and nature scenes. She is also deeply in love with a local farmer named Tom, but their relationship is complicated by their differing social classes.As Edith struggles to balance her love for Tom with her desire for artistic recognition, she must also navigate the expectations of her family and society. Along the way, she must confront her own fears and insecurities as she works to establish herself as a professional artist.In Plain Air is a beautifully written novel that explores themes of love, art, and social class. Cabot's vivid descriptions of the natural world and the challenges faced by young women in the late 1800s make this book a compelling read for anyone interested in historical fiction or women's 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: 1104182564
• ISBN13: 9781104182564
• Release Date: March 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 308 Pages
• Weight: 0.91 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"