Sibyl Huntington: A Novel (1869)

By Julia C.R. Dorr

Book Overview

Sibyl Huntington: A Novel is a work of fiction written by Julia Caroline Ripley Dorr and originally published in 1869. The novel tells the story of Sibyl Huntington, a young woman who grows up in a small New England town during the mid-19th century. Sibyl is intelligent and independent, but she struggles to find her place in a society that values conformity and tradition above all else. As Sibyl navigates the challenges of growing up and finding her own identity, she also becomes embroiled in a series of romantic entanglements. She falls in love with a wealthy and sophisticated man named Arthur, but their relationship is complicated by his family's disapproval and his own wavering feelings. Meanwhile, Sibyl's childhood friend, Tom, harbors a secret love for her and struggles to come to terms with her growing affection for someone else.Throughout the novel, Sibyl grapples with questions of morality, social convention, and personal fulfillment. She must decide whether to follow her heart or conform to the expectations of those around her, and her choices have far-reaching consequences for herself and those she loves.Sibyl Huntington: A Novel is a compelling portrait of a young woman's journey to self-discovery, set against the backdrop of a changing America. Dorr's vivid descriptions of small-town life, as well as her exploration of themes such as class, gender, and love, make this a timeless work of literature.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: 1120706939
• ISBN13: 9781120706935
• Release Date: November 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 360 Pages
• Weight: 1.06 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"