Poppea Of The Post Office (1909)

By Mabel Osgood Wright

Book Overview

Poppea of the Post Office is a novel written by Mabel Osgood Wright and published in 1909. The story revolves around Poppea, a young woman who works at the post office in a small town. Despite her humble job, Poppea is well-educated and has a talent for writing letters. She becomes a confidant to many of the town's residents, who share their secrets and problems with her.Poppea's life takes a turn when she falls in love with a wealthy man named Howard. However, their relationship is complicated by the fact that Howard is already engaged to another woman. Poppea must navigate her feelings for Howard while also dealing with the challenges of her job and the small town gossip.The novel explores themes of love, class, and the power of communication. It also sheds light on the role of women in early 20th century America and the importance of empathy and understanding in human relationships.Overall, Poppea of the Post Office is a charming and heartfelt novel that captures the spirit of small town life and the struggles of young women trying to find their place in the world.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: 1167006135
• ISBN13: 9781167006135
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 358 Pages
• Weight: 1.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"