Penelope: Or Morning Clouds Dispersed (1873)

By Matilda Leathes

Penelope: Or Morning Clouds Dispersed is a novel written by Matilda Leathes and published in 1873. The story is set in the early 19th century and follows the life of Penelope, a young woman who is forced to leave her comfortable life in London and move to the countryside with her family. Penelope struggles to adjust to her new surroundings and finds solace in her love for music and her friendship with a local clergyman.As Penelope navigates the challenges of her new life, she also faces personal struggles, including a difficult relationship with her mother and a romantic entanglement with a man who is already engaged. Throughout the novel, Penelope's character is tested as she learns to navigate the complexities of love, family, and society.Leathes' writing style is characterized by its vivid descriptions of the English countryside and the social customs of the time. The novel is a compelling portrait of a young woman's journey towards self-discovery and independence in a society that often limited women's opportunities.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: 112067252X
• ISBN13: 9781120672520
• Release Date: November 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 282 Pages
• Weight: 0.84 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"