Madelon: A Novel (1896)

By Mary E. Wilkins Freeman

Book Overview

Madelon: A Novel is a literary work written by Mary E. Wilkins and published in 1896. The novel tells the story of Madelon, a young woman who lives in a small New England town. Madelon is a beautiful and independent woman who has never married, despite the pressure from her community to do so. She lives a quiet life, tending to her garden and taking care of her aging mother. However, Madelon's life takes a dramatic turn when a wealthy man from the city comes to town and takes an interest in her. The novel explores themes of love, independence, and the expectations placed on women in the late 19th century. Wilkins' writing style is characterized by vivid descriptions of the natural world and a keen understanding of human emotion. Overall, Madelon: A Novel is a compelling work of fiction that offers a glimpse into the lives of women in a bygone era.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: 1163950300
• ISBN13: 9781163950302
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 382 Pages
• Weight: 1.12 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"