Self And Self-Sacrifice: Or Nelly's Story (1870)

by Anne Lisle

Book Overview

Self and Self-Sacrifice: Or Nelly's Story is a novel published in 1870 by Anna Lisle. The story follows the life of a young woman named Nelly, who is torn between her desire for personal fulfillment and her sense of duty to her family and society. Nelly's struggles are set against a backdrop of Victorian-era England, where societal norms and expectations often conflicted with individual desires and aspirations.Throughout the novel, Nelly grapples with questions of self-identity and self-sacrifice, as she tries to navigate the complex web of relationships and obligations that define her life. Along the way, she encounters a cast of colorful characters, including her ambitious and controlling mother, her supportive but conflicted father, and a handsome and charismatic suitor who may or may not have her best interests at heart.As Nelly's story unfolds, readers are treated to a vivid portrait of life in Victorian England, with its strict social hierarchies, rigid gender roles, and pervasive sense of duty and obligation. At the same time, the novel explores timeless themes of love, loyalty, and the struggle to find one's place in the world.Overall, Self and Self-Sacrifice: Or Nelly's Story is a compelling and thought-provoking novel that offers a rich and nuanced portrait of life in Victorian England, while also exploring universal themes of identity, sacrifice, and personal fulfillment.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: 1165800640
• ISBN13: 9781165800643
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 352 Pages
• Weight: 1.04 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"