Iphigene (1870)

By Alexander Lauder

Book Overview

Iphigene is a novel written by Alexander Lauder and published in 1870. The book is set in Scotland and tells the story of a young woman named Iphigene, who is the daughter of a wealthy landowner. Despite her privileged upbringing, Iphigene is unhappy and restless, longing for something more meaningful in her life.As the novel progresses, Iphigene becomes involved in a number of romantic entanglements, including a passionate affair with a young artist named Allan. However, her father disapproves of her relationship with Allan and tries to break them apart.The novel also explores themes of class, gender, and social expectations, as well as the tension between tradition and modernity. Through Iphigene's struggles and triumphs, Lauder offers a nuanced portrayal of a woman's journey towards self-discovery and independence in a society that often seeks to limit her choices.Overall, Iphigene is a compelling and thought-provoking novel that offers a rich portrait of life in nineteenth-century Scotland.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: 1165476363
• ISBN13: 9781165476367
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 164 Pages
• Weight: 0.50 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"