My Sister Henrietta (1895)

By Ernest Renan and Cornelie Renan

Book Overview

My Sister Henrietta is a novel written by Ernest Renan and published in 1895. The story revolves around the relationship between two siblings, Henrietta and her younger brother, who is the narrator of the story. Henrietta is portrayed as a strong-willed and independent woman who is determined to live life on her own terms, despite the societal norms of the time. The novel explores themes of gender roles, family dynamics, and the struggle for individual freedom. As the story unfolds, the narrator comes to realize the depth of his sister's character and the sacrifices she has made to live her life the way she wants. My Sister Henrietta is a thought-provoking and engaging novel that offers a glimpse into the lives of women during the late 19th century.With Illustrations By Henri Scheffer And Ary Renan.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: 1164849492
• ISBN13: 9781164849490
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 136 Pages
• Weight: 0.42 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"