Sylvia

By Upton Sinclair

Book Overview

Sylvia: A Novel by Sinclair, Upton is a fictional story that revolves around the life of a young girl named Sylvia Castleman. The novel is set in the early 20th century and explores the themes of love, family, and social class. Sylvia is a beautiful and ambitious girl who dreams of a better life. She comes from a working-class family and has to work hard to make ends meet. However, her life takes a dramatic turn when she falls in love with a wealthy young man named Arthur. Despite the differences in their social status, Sylvia and Arthur begin a passionate love affair. However, their relationship is threatened by the disapproval of Arthur's family and the societal norms of the time. As Sylvia tries to navigate the challenges of her relationship with Arthur, she also faces other obstacles in her personal and professional life. She struggles to find her place in society and to reconcile her dreams with the reality of her situation. Throughout the novel, Sinclair explores the complexities of love and the ways in which social class can impact relationships. He also offers a vivid portrayal of life in early 20th century America, with its stark contrasts between the rich and poor. Overall, Sylvia: A Novel is a compelling and thought-provoking story that will resonate with readers who are interested in the themes of love, family, and social class.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: 1163795453
• ISBN13: 9781163795453
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 414 Pages
• Weight: 1.21 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"