Past Thirty (1879)

By Harriet Earhart Monroe

Book Overview

Past Thirty is a novel written by Harriet Earhart Monroe and published in 1879. The book tells the story of a woman named Ruth who is struggling to find her place in the world as she reaches her thirties. Ruth is a well-educated and ambitious woman, but she finds herself at a crossroads in her life. She is torn between her desire to pursue her career and her longing for a fulfilling personal life.As she navigates through the challenges of her thirties, Ruth must confront the societal expectations placed upon her as a woman. She is pressured to settle down and start a family, but she is not sure if that is what she truly wants. Along the way, Ruth meets a variety of characters who help her to better understand herself and her place in the world.Through Ruth's journey, Monroe explores themes of gender roles, societal expectations, and personal fulfillment. The novel offers a nuanced and insightful look at the challenges faced by women in the late 19th century and remains relevant today. Past Thirty is a thought-provoking and engaging read that will resonate with anyone who has ever felt uncertain about their path in life.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: 1120671167
• ISBN13: 9781120671165
• Release Date: November 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 172 Pages
• Weight: 0.52 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"